Willow Tree Recruiting
Chef de Cuisine - Upscale Italian Restaurant
Willow Tree Recruiting, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
This highly regarded restaurant group is looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Cuisine for one of their upscale concepts, offering outstanding compensation, excellent training, and career growth opportunity.
Pay Base pay range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Additional compensation: Annual Bonus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
PTO and vacation
401k options
Relocation assistance
Your Role with the Company
Lead the culinary team with passion and professionalism, inspiring excellence and upholding the highest standards of food and hospitality
Oversee all back‑of‑house operations, including inventory management, ordering, COGS control, and adherence to standard operating procedures
Ensure consistency and refinement in every dish, maintaining exceptional quality, flavor, and presentation across all menu items
Collaborate with leadership on menu development, seasonal changes, and special offerings that reflect creativity and ingredient integrity
Foster a culture of learning and teamwork through coaching, mentoring, and hands‑on training
Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean, efficient, and organized kitchen environment
Partner with the management team to achieve operational goals, control costs, and uphold the restaurant’s reputation for excellence
Your Qualifications
3+ years as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef for a high‑volume ($7M+) upscale/fine dining restaurant
Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing culinary teams
Strong command of kitchen systems and operational efficiency
Emotionally intelligent, humble, and composed under pressure
Italian or Mediterranean experience highly desired
Spanish speaking skills highly desired
EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development, Management, and Quality Assurance
Industries Restaurants, Food and Beverage Services, and Hospitality
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Pay Base pay range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Additional compensation: Annual Bonus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
PTO and vacation
401k options
Relocation assistance
Your Role with the Company
Lead the culinary team with passion and professionalism, inspiring excellence and upholding the highest standards of food and hospitality
Oversee all back‑of‑house operations, including inventory management, ordering, COGS control, and adherence to standard operating procedures
Ensure consistency and refinement in every dish, maintaining exceptional quality, flavor, and presentation across all menu items
Collaborate with leadership on menu development, seasonal changes, and special offerings that reflect creativity and ingredient integrity
Foster a culture of learning and teamwork through coaching, mentoring, and hands‑on training
Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean, efficient, and organized kitchen environment
Partner with the management team to achieve operational goals, control costs, and uphold the restaurant’s reputation for excellence
Your Qualifications
3+ years as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef for a high‑volume ($7M+) upscale/fine dining restaurant
Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing culinary teams
Strong command of kitchen systems and operational efficiency
Emotionally intelligent, humble, and composed under pressure
Italian or Mediterranean experience highly desired
Spanish speaking skills highly desired
EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Business Development, Management, and Quality Assurance
Industries Restaurants, Food and Beverage Services, and Hospitality
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