Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
San Francisco, CA | Full-Time
Position SummaryQuince & Co. is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team at one of our San Francisco restaurants. This is an exceptional opportunity for a chef who is passionate about ingredient-driven cuisine, thoughtful leadership, and delivering an extraordinary dining experience.
The Chef de Cuisine will oversee daily kitchen operations while mentoring and developing a high-performing team. Working closely with company leadership, this individual will uphold the culinary standards, operational excellence, and culture of craftsmanship that define Quince & Co.
Responsibilities- Lead, mentor, and inspire a talented culinary team through hands-on leadership.
- Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and execution across all food preparation and service.
- Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Manage scheduling, ordering, inventory, food cost, and labor to achieve operational goals.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members while maintaining the highest culinary and sanitation standards.
- Partner with company leadership on seasonal menu development, sourcing, and culinary initiatives.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused kitchen environment.
- Uphold Quince & Co.'s standards of excellence in hospitality, craftsmanship, and guest experience.
- 3+ years of leadership experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or comparable culinary leadership role.
- Fine dining or Michelin-starred experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing kitchen teams.
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, inventory management, food cost controls, and labor management.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Calm, composed leadership style with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced service environment.
- Passion for seasonal ingredients, continuous learning, and culinary excellence.
Quince & Co. is home to some of San Francisco's most celebrated restaurants, recognized for exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and ingredient-driven cuisine. We are committed to developing talented leaders, fostering long-term careers, and creating an environment where culinary professionals can continue to grow and excel.
If you are interested in joining one of the country's most respected restaurant groups, we encourage you to apply. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.
Compensation$120,000–$140,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Benefits & Perks- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Parking
- Dining discounts
- Professional development opportunities
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($120,000.00 - $140,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Strong Leadership abilities
Effective Team Management
high attention to detail
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Commitment to Quality and Excellence
Adaptability in a Dynamic Environment
Creativity in Menu Development
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Restaurant Group
Part of Quince & Co
Situated in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square, Lindsay and Chef Michael Tusk own and operate Quince & Co Hospitality; a collection of unique restaurant concepts ranging from a Three Starred Michelin flagship to more casual, volume-based concepts, all unified in a commitment to exemplary hospitality, creativity, and a desire to innovate and continually reinvent.
Quince & Co Hospitality was founded in 2004, with the goal of communicating kindness, conveying a sense of discovery, and creating an experience that lingers long after a guest has finished their meal. It has been often said that a guest may forget what they ate, what you did, or what they saw but will never forget how you made them feel.
Our core value of genuine hospitality starts with our team of dedicated professionals, from our kitchens in the dining rooms and at our Farm, and everywhere in between. We are dedicated to setting new standards in hospitality, cuisine and the employment experience. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the profession. We seek inspired, curious and kind individuals to be a party of our community and culture of excellence, education and hospitality.
We offer competitive compensation, predictive scheduling, fully paid medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K matching employer contribution, company-wide dining and wine purchasing discounts, and participation in our own CSA-Fresh Run Farm program and collaboration.
Candidates must be motivated to further their knowledge in food, wine and hospitality. Experience is not required but a passion to learn and an ambition to grow is a must. We offer personalized structured career development plans for individuals seeking to grow their careers in hospitality.
Quince & Co Hospitality is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
