Multi-Unit Chef de Cuisine – Upscale Italian Restaurant

$100,000 - $115,000

Step into an exciting role as the Multi-Unit Chef de Cuisine with this prestigious Bay Area upscale dining group, overseeing culinary excellence across three distinct concepts. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences and leading inspired culinary teams, then this is the place for you.

Company

• Well-established, growing, regional restaurant group, with multiple concepts and businesses
• Operates some of the top-rated restaurants in the SF Bay Area
• Opportunity for mentorship and growth

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k with matching
• 10 days vacation
• Free meals and discounts across sister restaurants

Your Role with the Company:

The Multi-Unit Chef de Cuisine is responsible for managing all operations of the kitchen. Responsibilities will include:

• Oversee daily operations across three unique restaurant concepts, ensuring seamless execution and maintaining the highest standards of quality and service
• Conduct regular line checks and quality control measures to guarantee consistent food preparation and presentation
• Uphold and ensure adherence to SOP’s to guarantee consistency and exceptional quality
• Mentor, train, and coach culinary teams, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented kitchen culture
• Monitor and verify recipe accuracy, ensuring proper scaling and adherence to established guidelines
• Actively support teams during peak times, stepping in where needed to maintain efficiency and morale
• Manage inventory levels and ordering processes to ensure sufficient stock and minimize waste
• Control food and labor costs effectively, striving to meet or exceed budget targets while maintaining quality and operational efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement through hands-on leadership, promoting accountability and excellence
• Demonstrate humility and coachability, leading by example to inspire professionalism and teamwork

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine in an upscale full-service dining restaurant, multi-unit CDC experience strongly preferred
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to oversee and support multiple locations while maintaining a unified approach to operations
• Strong understanding and appreciation of Italian cuisine, with above-average knowledge to guide menu execution and innovation
• Compassionate and self-driven, with a natural aptitude for leadership, coaching, and fostering a culture of excellence
• Exceptional communication skills, creating collaboration across teams to ensure consistent messaging
• Ability to embody and promote the restaurant group’s culture and philosophy, creating a cohesive and aligned team environment
• Skilled in mentoring and inspiring teams, providing guidance and support to achieve operational excellence and maintain high morale