WHO ARE WE?

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 is a values-driven company committed to creating rewarding experiences for all team members with growth opportunities for advancement. 

Cotogna is adynamic restaurant aspiring to be the best neighborhood restaurant in the country. Featuring regional Italian fare, Cotogna means ‘quince’ in Italian as a nod to its sister restaurant next door. Cotogna offers a seasonally and frequently changing menu of spit-roasted or grilled meats and game birds, house-made pastas, wood-oven pizzas, local seafood, salads, salumi and cheese, in the warm atmosphere of the restaurant’s refined urban design. A sophisticated yet playful cocktail program features innovative, ingredient-driven cocktails, and its celebrated all-Italian wine list is approachable yet eclectic.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

As a valuable member of our team, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Competitive compensation

• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401K with up to 4% matching employer contribution
• Tax deferred commuter benefits program to save money if you pay for parking or public transportation
• Company-wide dining discount and up to 50% discount on retail wine purchasing

• Personalized structured career development plan and advancement opportunities

• Trips to Fresh Run, our Farm in Bolinas, and monthly participation in our Fresh Run Farm community sponsored agriculture (CSA) program
• Eligibility to participate in R&D programming to include sourcing, product tasting, and farmers market visits
• Sponsorship of continuing education classes in food and beverage
• Family meals provided

WHO ARE YOU?

You are inspired by seasonal product and excited by menus developed out of a farm-restaurant collaboration. You are mindful of what you do; of how you approach your work and how you value ingredients and suppliers. You are motivated to master every station and every position with a hands-on approach, learning the technical intricacies of culinary craftsmanship from whole animal butchery to an award-winning pasta-making program. You are motivated to learn and grow your culinary career.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• As a butcher/prep cook you are responsible for correctly completing the list of tasks assigned at the beginning of each shift. These tasks should be completed in a timely manner and should reflect the quality standards of the kitchen.

  • Prepare food following the standard procedures of the kitchen.
  • Follow all clock-in/clock-out rules, including those mandating meal breaks.
  • Clean and maintain all equipment and tools you use and keep your work area clean at all times

• 2 years of meat and fish butchering experience
• Food Handler's Certification

• Must be able to comply with all health and safety standards

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability to work every day of the week including holidays
• Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly and safely
• Must be able to work in a stationary position for 7-8 hours (excluding breaks) at a time
• Must be able to move 40 pounds at time
• Must be able to comply with all health and safety standards

Continue, develop, or launch your career with us at Cotogna.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.