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Chef de Cuisine

Willow Tree Recruiting

• Menlo Park
  Menlo Park, CA
  Full Time
• Salary ($100k
• $110k)
  

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Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details Chef de Cuisine

• Upscale Italian Restaurant $100,000
• $110,000 + Bonus This well-known and highly regarded restaurant group is looking for a passionate and experienced Chef de Cuisine for their upscale Italian concepts in both Menlo Park and San Francisco, offering outstanding compensation, excellent training, and career growth opportunity.

About the

Company:

Award-winning San Francisco restaurant group known for its refined approach to modern Italian cuisine and exceptional hospitality

Location offers a sophisticated dining experience with seasonal tasting menus and tableside presentations

What We Offer You:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

PTO and vacation

401k options

Bonus potential

Relocation assistance Your Role with the Company The Chef de Cuisine oversees all back-of-house operations of the restaurant.

Your responsibilities will include:

Lead and inspire the culinary team with passion and professionalism, upholding the highest standards of food, hospitality, and teamwork

Oversee all kitchen operations, including P&L review, labor and food cost management, ordering, inventory, scheduling, vendor relations, and adherence to SOPs Ensure consistent execution of existing menus and recipes, maintaining exceptional quality, flavor, and presentation in every dish

Serve as a hands-on leader in daily operations, cooking alongside the team, mentoring, and leading by example

Partner with FOH and leadership to achieve operational goals, control costs, and deliver seamless guest experiences

Execute and manage offsite events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions of up to 300 guests

After establishing consistency and mastery of current systems, collaborate with leadership on menu and recipe development that reflects creativity and seasonality

Your Qualifications:

2+ years as a Chef de Cuisine for a high volume ($5M+) upscale or fine dining restaurant

Michelin-starred or Michelin-guide experience highly desired

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

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OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary ($100,000.00

• $110,000.

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Benefits & Perks:

Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts, Relocation assistance Required Skills Leadership Team Management Culinary Creativity Operational Management Quality Control Mentorship Collaboration Event Planning