Required Years of Experience
3 years
Job Details
About Us
From Back Home Hospitality comes Che Fico Parco Menlo, an evolution of Che Fico specifically created for the Peninsula located at Springline Menlo Park. Che Fico Parco Menlo takes inspiration from its critically acclaimed sister restaurant in San Francisco while adding new creations to its menu of Italian fare with California influences.
Our Team
We value our employees, community, and the restaurant culture above all else and are seeking fun, professional and likeminded individuals to join our team. We are outgoing, positive hospitality professionals with passion for learning and growth. We provide exceptional guest experiences and continually strive to exceed guest's expectations with every opportunity. We highly encourage people of all backgrounds with varied experience levels to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
The Position
Candidates should be outgoing, positive and have a strong background in hospitality and full service restaurants, as well as a passion for learning and growth. We are seeking a candidate that has knowledge of, and a desire to learn more about Italian cuisine. They should provide exceptional guest experiences and continually strive to exceed guests' expectations with every opportunity.
We are looking for a strong leader in the kitchen who can provide guidance and coaching to our kitchen team. The Sous Chef role will be responsible for leading line ups, providing support in the kitchen during service, upholding and elevating our service standards, providing strong communication with the dining room and private events team.
Outside of service responsibilities will include weekly manager meetings, financial oversight, scheduling, and work towards cultivating a healthy team dynamic.
Management experience is a plus, however we will gladly accept applicants with a strong background in the service industry who are excited to take on a new role. We are growing quickly as a company and seeking individuals who would like to grow with us.
We highly encourage people of all backgrounds with varied experience levels to apply. We value and seek diversity amongst our team.
We are looking for an individual with the following characteristics:
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
Attention to detail.
Ability to hold others accountable for following company standards and procedures.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to continuously stand or walk
- Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $90,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Strong Background in Hospitality and Full Service Restaurants
Ability to work in a team environment
Passion for Learning and Growth
Adaptability to Changing Situations
Strong Problem Solving Skills
Hospitality Management
Ability to Mentor and Coach Others
Adaptability in a Fast Paced Setting
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Part of Back Home Hospitality
Che Fico Parco Menlo takes inspiration from its critically acclaimed sister restaurant in San Francisco while adding new creations to its menu of Italian fare with California influences. Dishes of hand-rolled pasta, naturally fermented sourdough pizza, antipasti, meat, and fish celebrate the team’s’ passion for Italian cuisine and their dedication to using the best seasonal products from farmers and purveyors in the Bay area.
With a vibrant design by Jon De La Cruz, Che Fico Parco Menlo is the premier destination for both business and social events with private dining options for up to 70 guests. In addition to the dining room, there is an all-season outdoor patio covered by a custom-built pergola with fans for summer nights and heaters for Menlo park 'winters'.
