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Sous Chef – 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 Sous Chef to join their team, offering outstanding compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunity. DESCRIPTION: The Sous Chef 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 overseeing staff training, scheduling, and development Maintain high culinary standards by ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and compliance with health and safety regulations Control food and labor costs (COGS), manage inventory, and oversee ordering and receiving to optimize efficiency and minimize waste Collaborate with ownership and management on menu development, kitchen strategy, and operational improvements Ensure seamless communication between the front and back of house to enhance service and guest experience Assist in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring kitchen staff while troubleshooting operational challenges to maintain consistency and efficiency BENEFITS: ~ Medical, Dental and Vision insurance ~ Life and Disability insurance ~401(k) options ~ Paid time off including holidays ~ Bonus eligible ~ Staff meals and dining discounts Desired Skills & Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef (or similar role) for a 5M+ fine dining restaurant Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-energy kitchen Passion for high-quality food and an understanding of current culinary trends Experience in labor and cost control, scheduling, and inventory management Ability to work collaboratively with ownership and management to drive both financial success and creative growth Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Spanish speaking skills highly desired EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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