Chef
Neighborhood Seafood Restaurant (San Francisco)
We’re looking for an operations-minded chef to join our tight-knit team at a beloved, neighborhood seafood restaurant in San Francisco. We’re committed to great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and maintaining strong relationships with our guests and staff. If you're a passionate, experienced chef who thrives in a dynamic, fun, and collaborative environment, we’d love to meet you!
What You’ll Be Doing:
-Leading the kitchen and dining room and developing a seasonal, vibrant menu that showcases the best of local seafood and ingredients.
-Working closely with ownership to refine and shape the direction of the menu, ensuring it stays fresh, exciting, and true to our brand.
-Managing food and labor costs effectively, balancing quality with profitability.
-Overseeing kitchen operations with a hands-on approach, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.
-Cultivating a positive, growth-oriented culture among the kitchen team, with an emphasis on skill-building, mentorship, and teamwork.
-Ensuring the kitchen meets all San Francisco health regulations and California labor laws, with a focus on safety and compliance.
-Managing inventory, minimizing waste, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
What We’re Looking For:
-Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a leadership role, particularly in a seafood-focused restaurant.
-A deep understanding of seasonal menus and the ability to create vibrant, approachable dishes that resonate with guests.
-Strong communication skills, with the ability to work closely with ownership to ensure the restaurant's goals and vision are aligned.
-Expertise in food and labor cost management, with a track record of optimizing kitchen efficiency and profitability.
-A positive leader who fosters teamwork, motivates staff, and creates an environment for growth.
-A solid understanding of San Francisco health codes and California labor laws.
The Ideal Candidate:
-A creative, forward-thinking chef who enjoys working with fresh, local ingredients and bringing seasonal menus to life.
-Someone who leads by example, stays calm under pressure, and maintains a positive, professional environment in the kitchen.
-A mentor who is dedicated to the development of their team and is always looking for ways to improve.
-A problem-solver with strong organizational and communication skills.
What’s In It For You:
-Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
-Excellent health benefits
-A profit sharing plan that allows you to grow with the business and share in its success.
-A collaborative, supportive work environment where you’ll work directly with ownership to help shape the future of the restaurant.
If you’re excited to be part of an established neighborhood gem with a passionate team and a strong sense of community, we’d love to hear from you!