Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
Join the culinary team at Birdsong, led by Chef Chris Bleidorn. Birdsong is a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, focused on whole animal and heritage cuisine. We are seeking a talented individual to join our culinary team.
We are looking for humble, passion driven, hard working individuals with a dedication to learning and a strong motivation to positively contribute to the team and the restaurant.
- 1+ years in high-end kitchens with Michelin experience preferred
- Long-term commitment and stability - we want someone who plans to stay and evolve with us
- Technical expertise with professional equipment and refined cooking methods
- Professional standards including California Food Handler's certification (manager's certification a plus)
- Clean work habits and strong attention to detail
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Chefs de partie at Birdsong are responsible for mise en place and service, specifically related to their respective stations, but also to ensure the execution of the whole tasting menu. The following is a description of the responsibilities that they may take on, and these may evolve with time.
- Mise en place
- Management and organisation of a station
- Upholding the high standards of Birdsong
- Serving guests (our dining room is integrated with the kitchen, and chefs often interact with guests around our food and service)
Birdsong provides comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401k options, commuter benefits and dining discounts.
Application ProcessIf these fundamentals resonate with you, please submit your cover letter and resume. The interview process will include an in-person meeting and potential one day work trial.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Team Leadership
Ability to Work In a High Pressure Environment
Effective Communication
Team Collaboration
Attention to Quality Control
Adaptability to Evolving Responsibilities
Culinary Creativity
Customer Service Skills
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Birdsong is a fine dining restaurant focused on the ingredients and cooking methods of the Pacific Northwest. Executive Chef and Owner Chris Bleidorn (whose previous experience includes Saison, Atelier Crenn, Benu and Alinea) will pay homage to cooking techniques of the past, with a playfully refined and thoughtful menu that highlights the connection between city and nature.
Birdsong will reference ancient cooking methods: utilizing open fire and smoke, dry-aging meat, and experimenting with a number of fermenting techniques. Dishes will highlight key ingredients like cold water shellfish, wild game (like elk, buffalo, boar), berries, mushrooms, and other seasonal ingredients. Birdsong’s quest to preserve fundamental cooking techniques of the past in a contemporary setting is inspired by naturalist writer Michael Frome’s sentiment that “each succeeding generation accepts less and less of the real thing because it has no way of understanding what has been lost.”
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