Che Fico Menlo Park is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team!
From the Back Home Hospitality team that brought Che Fico to San Francisco, comes a new Che Fico location in Menlo Park! Che Fico Parco Menlo will feature sourdough pizza, handmade pasta, an international wine list and a full bar in a beautiful new setting at the Springline development just off El Camino Real.
Our restaurants:
Che Fico is a new California Italian restaurant from Che Fico featuring handmade pasta, pizza, salumi, wood fired meats and other dishes utilizing local California ingredients as if the Bay Area were a region of Italy. The Che Fico wine program reflects our food ethos, with an emphasis on traditional and biodynamic wine making. We feature local farmers wherever possible, and support small businesses and family winemakers. Che Fico is first and foremost a San Francisco neighborhood restaurant, a member of the community through warm hospitality and a generous spirit.
The Position:
Candidates should be outgoing, positive and have a strong background in hospitality and full service restaurants, as well as a passion for learning and growth. We are seeking a candidate that has knowledge of, and a desire to learn more about Italian cuisine. They should provide exceptional guest experiences and continually strive to exceed guests expectations with every opportunity.
We are looking for a strong leader in the kitchen who can provide guidance and coaching to our kitchen team. The Sous Chefrole will be responsible for leading line ups, providing support in the kitchen during service, upholding and elevating our service standards, providing strong communication with the dining room and private events team.
Outside of service responsibilities will include weekly manager meetings, financial oversight, scheduling, and work towards cultivating a healthy team dynamic.
Management experience is a plus, however we will gladly accept applicants with a strong background in the service industry who are excited to take on a new role. We are growing quickly as a company, and seeking individuals who would like to grow with us.
We highly encourage people of all backgrounds with varied experience levels to apply. We value and seek diversity amongst our team.
For the role of Sous Chef we offer:
Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 based on experience
Competitive wages plus bonus opportunities
Health, Dental, Vision insurance
Free Mental health resources
Paid-Time-Off
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement savings plan - 401k with 4% match
Opportunities for internal growth and career advancement - we are a fast growing company and look to promote from within
Profit sharing - after one year you will have access to our quarterly profit sharing pool
Financial education - we host monthly P&L reviews open to all employees
Work-Life Balance
We host staff events, field trips and seminars to build restaurant culture and further our development as a team.
We are looking for an individual with the following characteristics:
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
Attention to detail.
Ability to hold others accountable for following company standards and procedures.
We want this to be the most fun and rewarding job you have ever had in the hospitality industry and we are seeking talented professionals to help grow our team. Please send us your resume and a brief note about you and why you want to work at Che Fico. We look forward to meeting you!
