Head Chef | Upscale | San Francisco

Full Time
2 weeks ago

DESCRIPTION:

Highly acclaimed and popular destination restaurant in the heart of San Francisco is seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the team in creating unforgettable guest experiences in an upscale, fast paced environment. The Head Chef position requires a passionate leader who loves to motivate and develop teams, excels at multi-tasking, and has a keen eye for systems, operational efficiency and financial management…and someone who is also a really good cook!


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Menu Development & Execution

  • Collaborate with the BOH team on innovative menu creation and updates that are in line with the concept and company vision
  • Document and standardize recipes; ensure availability of allergy modifications
  • Implement special event menus and maintain up-to-date descriptions for FOH/BOH use

Team Management

  • Hire, train, and review BOH team members in coordination with Sous Chefs
  • Conduct daily team meetings and oversee training programs
  • Ensure effective organization of prep, ordering, and task delegation

Finance & Purchasing

  • Approve purchase orders and maintain vendor relationships
  • Monitor food costs, conduct weekly inventory checks, and reduce waste
  • Prepare budgets and assist in monthly P&L meetings

Health & Safety Compliance

  • Ensure kitchen sanitation and personal hygiene standards
  • Oversee daily logs (temperature, cleaning) and coordinate with cleaning staff
  • Conduct regular walkthroughs for safety and cleanliness

 Labor & Payroll Management

  • Create and manage BOH schedules within labor budgets
  • Approve time-off requests and monitor timekeeping practices
  • Maintain compliance with labor targets and vacation/sick pay policies

Communication & Collaboration

  • Partner with the GM and other leaders to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Attend weekly manager meetings to align goals and updates

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • Competitive salary- $110k-$130k DOE
  • Bonus Package
  • Full Medical & Dental
  • 401K Options
  • PTO
  • EOE (equal employment opportunity) #AA


Job Information

Offered Salary
110k/year - 130k/year
Categories
Culinary