Willow Tree Recruiting
Chef de Cuisine - Upscale French Restaurant
Willow Tree Recruiting, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Willow Tree Recruiting provided pay range This range is provided by Willow Tree Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
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Senior Recruiter at Willow Tree Recruiting--Hospitality Specialist $85,000 - $100,000 + Bonus
Join this local restaurant group as the Chef de Cuisine, responsible for overseeing all culinary operations of this upscale full-service French restaurant, complete with excellent benefits, salary, and career growth opportunity.
Benefits & Features
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Great, well-functioning management team
Highly competitive salary
Your Role with the Company Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Direct the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring every plate reflects exceptional taste, technique, and consistency
Build and lead a high-performing back-of-house team through thoughtful hiring, training, scheduling, and ongoing development
Drive menu creation and culinary innovation, crafting seasonal offerings that highlight ingredient integrity and creativity
Keep tight control of food costs by managing portions, minimizing waste, and optimizing product usage
Review financial performance regularly and make strategic adjustments to menu pricing, purchasing, and systems to support profitability
Cultivate a supportive, collaborative kitchen culture focused on growth, accountability, and excellence
Work alongside the culinary team, setting the standard for cooking, plating, and operational execution
Manage procurement and maintain accurate, organized inventory levels to support smooth service
Establish and refine kitchen systems and workflows, ensuring the team consistently follows best practices to maintain efficiency and quality
Background Profile
2+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine with a $4M+ upscale full-service restaurant
Growth-minded, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
Strong sense of ownership with an entrepreneurial, excellence-driven approach
Collaborative, humble leader who supports a positive, creative kitchen culture
Proven management ability and confidence working both independently and with a team
Passionate, energetic, detail-oriented, and genuinely dedicated to hospitality
Experience with French or continental cuisine strongly preferred
EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function
Business Development, Management, and Quality Assurance
Restaurants, Food and Beverage Services, and Hospitality
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Willow Tree Recruiting provided pay range This range is provided by Willow Tree Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus
Direct message the job poster from Willow Tree Recruiting
Senior Recruiter at Willow Tree Recruiting--Hospitality Specialist $85,000 - $100,000 + Bonus
Join this local restaurant group as the Chef de Cuisine, responsible for overseeing all culinary operations of this upscale full-service French restaurant, complete with excellent benefits, salary, and career growth opportunity.
Benefits & Features
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Great, well-functioning management team
Highly competitive salary
Your Role with the Company Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Direct the daily operations of the kitchen, ensuring every plate reflects exceptional taste, technique, and consistency
Build and lead a high-performing back-of-house team through thoughtful hiring, training, scheduling, and ongoing development
Drive menu creation and culinary innovation, crafting seasonal offerings that highlight ingredient integrity and creativity
Keep tight control of food costs by managing portions, minimizing waste, and optimizing product usage
Review financial performance regularly and make strategic adjustments to menu pricing, purchasing, and systems to support profitability
Cultivate a supportive, collaborative kitchen culture focused on growth, accountability, and excellence
Work alongside the culinary team, setting the standard for cooking, plating, and operational execution
Manage procurement and maintain accurate, organized inventory levels to support smooth service
Establish and refine kitchen systems and workflows, ensuring the team consistently follows best practices to maintain efficiency and quality
Background Profile
2+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine with a $4M+ upscale full-service restaurant
Growth-minded, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
Strong sense of ownership with an entrepreneurial, excellence-driven approach
Collaborative, humble leader who supports a positive, creative kitchen culture
Proven management ability and confidence working both independently and with a team
Passionate, energetic, detail-oriented, and genuinely dedicated to hospitality
Experience with French or continental cuisine strongly preferred
EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function
Business Development, Management, and Quality Assurance
Restaurants, Food and Beverage Services, and Hospitality
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