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Executive Chef

Willow Tree Recruiting
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Executive Chef - Fast Casual Restaurant & Bar

100,000 - $120,000 Bonus

This local hospitality group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the opening of an exciting new fast-casual restaurant and bar location. Offering a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunity for growth.

DESCRIPTION :

The Executive Chef is responsible for managing all operations of the kitchen to achieve stated objectives in food quality, costs, employee retention, training, and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Spearhead the launch and success of a new fast-casual restaurant and bar location
  • Design and develop a creative, high-quality menu and recipes tailored to the brand’s vision
  • Oversee every aspect of the kitchen's operations, including establishing and maintaining SOP’s
  • Optimize staff scheduling, productivity, and overall kitchen operations to maintain labor costs within budget while consistently meeting or exceeding food and labor financial targets
  • Monitor and optimize food costs by managing portion control, waste reduction, and efficient use of ingredients
  • Recruit skilled culinary staff and provide comprehensive training to ensure high standards
  • Foster a positive and professional kitchen environment conducive to skill development and high performance
  • Oversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levels
  • Work closely with the General Manager and Director of Operations to ensure the culinary and service aspects of the restaurant operate seamlessly

BENEFITS :

  • Medical and Dental insurance paid 100%
  • 401K company match
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Bonus eligible
  • Shift meals
  • Reserved parking
  • Desired Skills & Experience :

  • 2 years of experience as an Executive Chef for a $4M fast-casual, stadium, or hotel restaurant
  • Experience in managing high-volume kitchen operations required
  • Spanish speaking skills to effectively manage and communicate to staff required
  • Exceptional leadership skills, fostering a positive and productive team environment
  • Proven experience in R&D for menu innovation and recipe creation
  • Strong financial, budgetary, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Entrepreneurial ownership-minded individual with a passion for building and growing concept
  • Local candidates highly preferred
  • EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Salary : $100,000 - $120,000

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