Sous Chef

Mattina is located in Lower Pacific Heights, we are looking for an Experienced Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine. 

This position works closely with other sous chefs and supports the kitchen team thru organizing, directing, and executing activities in all aspects of the kitchen and restaurant. This job is primarily focused on training, supervision, organizing production, maintaining standards, cleanliness and consistencey.

This position directly supervises the kitchen team in production, day-to-day training, maintenence of standards, daily service operations and oversees ordering and prep lists.

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive salary
• Health/Dental insurance
• Bonus potential
• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Cell phone reimbursment
• Dining allowance
• Consistent schedule
• Uniforms
• Employee discounts

Ideal candidates:

• Are good trainers and teachers
• Can build and maintain teams
• Able to maintain standards
• Have passion for cooking and hospitality
• Are strong in communication, organizational and problem solving skills
• Possess a positive and collaborative attitude
• Are reliable team players
• Are always ready for a challenge 

Our open kitchen restaurant serves as the backdrop for our innovative Cafe & Restaurant featuring Cal-Italian inspired cuisine.
Our a la carte menu focuses on the best regional, seasonal and artisan made ingredients, many of them American in origin. Our kitchen focuses on making best use of every part of those carefully sourced ingredients. With an emphasis on fresh pasta, in butchery and vegetables, our seasonally driven menu changes frequently.

Prior experience in similar kitchens is preferred. We place an emphasis on learning and continual improvement. Above all we are looking for highly motivated, dedicated, committed and ambitious people.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Management, coordination and assistance in daily preparation for all sections, expediting service, inventory management and ordering.
• Assistance in training, supervising and coaching and counseling in coordination with Management of all Company policies and HR compliance.
• Provide and demonstrate mentorship and growth for all hourly employees.