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Willow Tree Recruiting - San Francisco hiring Sous Chef in San Francisco, CA

Sous Chef

Willow Tree Recruiting - San FranciscoMore Info

San Francisco, CA 94109
Full Time • Salary ($78k - $80k)
Expired: Oct 30, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

2 years


Job Details

Sous Chef – Upscale Restaurant

$78,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

 

 

Join this local restaurant group as a Sous Chef, responsible for assisting in overseeing all culinary operations of this upscale full-service restaurant, complete with excellent benefits, salary, and career growth opportunity.

 

 

COMPANY:

  • Local restaurant group with 3 concepts/locations
  • Strong leadership with clear direction
  • Highly skilled and experienced team with very low management turnover

 

 

BENEFITS & FEATURES:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Great, well-functioning management team
  • Outstanding cuisine you can be proud of
  • Highly competitive salary
  • 2 weeks paid vacation
  • Bonus potential

 

 

YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in managing all culinary operations of the restaurant.  Primary duties and responsibilities include:

  • Ensures strict compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain a clean and safe kitchen
  • Maintains exceptionally high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring every dish meets the restaurant’s prestigious reputation
  • Continuously innovates and inspires the culinary team, encouraging creativity and excellence
  • Supports innovative menus that highlight seasonal and premium ingredients
  • Train, supervise, and support kitchen staff to keep the team running smoothly
  • Help manage food prep, scheduling, ordering, inventory, and food quality with culinary team

 

 

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

  •        2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef with an upscale casual or fine dining full-service restaurant
  •        Able to work under pressure with ease, especially during very busy meal periods
  •        Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
  •        Passionate, energetic, detail oriented, and a love for hospitality

 

 

 

 

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($78,000.00 - $80,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

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Part of Willow Tree Recruiting

Willow Tree Recruiting is a boutique hospitality recruiting agency, working hand-in-hand with our clients to find the best employees for their companies. We target the skills and experience they require, while also ensuring a good culture and attitude fit. Our goal is to make great matches, not just close deals.

Willow Tree Recruiting was officially launched in Jan. 2022 with just 3 recruiters, and has grown to 11 recruiters today. This growth is fueled by a relentless focus on quality candidates, clients and services, as well as excellent communication. If you're ready to look for great managers or directors for your restaurant or food business, or are open to learning about new career paths, please let us know, and we'd be happy to help.

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