Vietnamese Chef Manager (Hanoi Cuisine Specialist)

compensation: Full Time
employment type: full-time

Turtle Tower in San Francisco is currently seeking highly qualified and skilled chef with strong experience in Vietnamese cuisine (preferably Northern/Hanoi-style) to lead and support multi location kitchen operations. This role will focus on maintaining authenticity, consistency, and quality while contributing to menu development and execution.

We are looking for motivated individuals who has a strong ability to cook a variety of other dishes with passion for cooking and food, strong work ethic, hospitality background, talented and are impeccably responsible to join our team.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Vietnamese chef or in Vietnamese cuisine
• Strong knowledge of traditional cooking techniques, broths, and ingredients
• Experience with high-volume kitchens preferred
• Passion for authenticity and quality
• Must have a positive attitude
• Great leadership skills
• Teamwork abilities and team player's mentality
• Attention to details, cleanliness and safety
• Ability to coach and mentor
• Control Food and Labor Cost
• Dedication to preparing outstanding food and providing outstanding guest service.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing
• Serve safe certificate
• Basic knowledge of Cal/OSHA restaurant guidelines
• Basic Knowledge of CA Wage/Hour law
• Previous experience with ordering and vendor relationships
• Ability to be at work as scheduled
• Excellent people skills with a friendly attitude

About Turtle Tower:
Turtle Tower is a beloved San Francisco institution, originally established in 1999 and known for its authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine, especially our signature Hanoi-style pho. We are reopening and expanding with a renewed vision: honoring tradition while elevating the menu with new dishes inspired by Hanoi street food.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Vietnamese Chef to join our team and help bring this vision to life..

Turtle Tower offers comprehensive employee benefits package including:

• Room for advancement in an established and growing restaurant group
• Offers health benefits
• Flexible hours
• Paid Sick Leave and Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Benefits
• Compassionate team members
• Transparent & open communication
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued

If you are interested, please email us with the following:

• A copy of your resume
• Tell us a bit about yourself
• Your availability

Thanks again for your time and your interest in joining our team!

Work Remotely

• No

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute authentic Vietnamese dishes, including pho, broths, sauces, and traditional specialties
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all menu items
• Assist in menu development, including introducing new Hanoi street food dishes
• Maintain proper food safety and sanitation standards
• Manage prep, inventory, and kitchen organization
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficient food preparation and service management.
• Manage inventory control, including ordering and stock rotation, to minimize waste.
• Lead and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff
• Work closely with ownership/management to maintain brand standards
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including ServSafe and OSHA standards.
• Develop and implement menus, considering dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, particularly in fine dining settings.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $85,000.00 - $134,586.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Francisco, CA 94111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $134,586