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

Junior Sous Chef

Willow Tree Recruiting - San FranciscoMore Info

San Francisco, CA 94109
Full Time • Salary ($75k - $80k)
Expires: Feb 6, 2026

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Jr. Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook – Fine Dining Restaurant

$75,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

 

This well-known and highly regarded fine dining restaurant in San Francisco is looking for a passionate and experienced Jr. Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook to join their team, offering great compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunity.

 

DESCRIPTION:

The Jr. Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook plays a key leadership role in the kitchen, collaborating with ownership and management to ensure culinary excellence, financial efficiency, and continuous innovation.

 

 Key Responsibilities

  •        Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a disciplined and collaborative environment while helping with staff training and development
  •      Expediting
  •        Maintain high culinary standards by ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, as per SOP's, and compliance with health and safety regulations
  •        Troubleshoot operational challenges to maintain consistency and efficiency. 

 

BENEFITS:

  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance paid 100%
  • Life and Disability insurance
  • 401(k) options
  • Paid time off including holidays
  • Bonus eligible
  • Staff meals and dining discounts

 

Desired Skills & Experience:

  • Minimum 1+ years of experience as a Jr. Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook for a 4M+ restaurant
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a high-energy kitchen
  • Passion for high-quality food
  • Ability to work collaboratively with management to drive both financial success and creative growth
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Spanish speaking skills highly desired

 

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $80,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts


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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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Stephanie Yee

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