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The Chef Agency

Head Chef

Pay: $95,000/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Hillsborough, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Chef oversees food preparation and directs other cooks and kitchen staff. Plans menus, develops recipes, orders ingredients and supplies. May supervise kitchen operations in a restaurant or work for a private household; may work for an executive office or a client that entertains regularly.

$58,805 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Position:

Head Chef Location:

Burlingame, CA (No Relo)

Salary:

Up to $95,000 + bonus up to $15,000(performance based)

Benefits:

M/D/V, PTO

An upscale, full-service Italian restaurant is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to manage all back-of-house operations and lead a seasoned team.

Responsibilities:

Hire, train, schedule, and supervise all kitchen personnel Maintain food quality, presentation, and execution standards Oversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships Manage food and labor cost budgets and reporting Ensure kitchen compliance with safety and sanitation standards Collaborate on seasonal menu planning and daily specials Foster a positive kitchen culture built on accountability and respect

Qualifications:

5+ years of BOH leadership in upscale or full-service Italian kitchens Deep knowledge of Northern Italian ingredients and technique Strong organizational and communication skills Experience with BOH systems, food cost, scheduling, and vendor management Bilingual (English/Spanish or Italian) a plus