DESCRIPTION:

Highly acclaimed and popular destination restaurant in the heart of San Francisco is seeking a passionate and experienced Executive Chef to lead the team in creating unforgettable guest experiences in an upscale, fast paced environment. The Executive Chef position requires a dedicated 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- $125k-$135k DOE
• Bonus Package
• Full Medical & Dental
• 401K Options
• PTO
• EOE (equal employment opportunity) #AA