Chef de Cuisine
Chef Job 21 miles from Palo Alto
Hospitality Confidential is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Cuisine to take the helm at one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhood restaurants. Celebrated for its seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking and enduring influence on the city's culinary landscape, this role also includes oversight of a lively adjoining concept that has become a favorite in its own right. It's a chance to lead with vision, craft, and a deep connection to the spirit of hospitality.
● Exceptional food and dining experiences in keeping with and expanding on the style of food and service established over the past two decades
● Efficient, financially-sound, clean and organized operations
● Healthy, successful, engaged teams of employees
ATTRIBUTES:
● Highly Organized
● Resilient
● Able to delegate- get work done through others
● Work Ethic
Grit- stick to it...
Ownership!
Stamina
● Detail oriented but sees the big picture
● Takes Initiative
● Ability to prioritize
● Leader
Motivate and inspire
Lead by example (ish)
Mentor, teach
● Intelligent
● Great communicator:
Respectful
Detailed and organized
Direct
Motivating
● Great cook and palate
● Great trainer-teacher-mentor
● Patient, empathetic
● Respectful
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Food and Menu: Work with all cooks and the entire BOH team to create delicious, craveable, cost-effective food that is consistent with the restaurant's style and vision.
● Local and seasonal.
Traditional but not bound to tradition.
Simple but not simplistic.
Playful but not silly- not looking for shock value.
Italian- as if the Bay Area was a region of Italy.
● Continue underlying spirit but evolve, develop, explore.
● Respect and honor the past 20 years of dishes, food, customers, staff and place in (local and national) community.
● Drive creative menu development: Develop new dishes, tweak existing dishes, keep menus exciting and in a constant state of evolution and improvement. Develop and maintain a constant atmosphere of evaluation and critical, analytical of food.
● Continuous updating of menu wording and pricing.
● Constant critical analysis of all food.
● Write recipes, document new recipes and menu items with thought to the future.
● Keep kitchen focused on cost control and proper product utilization, with a constant focus on hitting food cost targets.
● Oversee all menu mix, descriptions, phrasing, and pricing.
● Keep each restaurant committed to sourcing the best ingredients and always following the best practices of sustainability.
● Invite and analyze all feedback from guests and staff.
● Create holiday menus and special event menus.
● Go to Farmers markets.
● Seek out new items and incorporate into menu,
Staff and HR:
Lead, Mentor, Teach, and Inspire all staff constantly. Work with all BOH, FOH, and admin management to create a consistently strong, supportive, dynamic, cohesive environment.
● Attract and retain talented, ambitious staff,
● Ensure everyone on the team is engaged, challenged, learning, and growing.
● Maintain/create great staff morale.
● Write and post weekly schedules two weeks in advance. Respond to/plan for and manage staff expectations re vacations and time off requests.
● In charge of hiring, firing, promoting, reviews and discipline.
● Ensure all HR SOPs are followed.
● Maintain positive and healthy relationships and constant communication with all FOH management. Work closely with GM, and maintain a collaborative teamwork environment.
● Proactively plan for staff promotion, cross training and hiring needs.
● Develop and mentor the team- plan ahead.
● The chef schedule will be based on the needs of the restaurant and must change often.
Property and Maintenance
: Work with BOH management to ensure all operations and administration are thorough, complete, and timely. Ensure that cleanliness, organization, efficiency, and cost-control are all priority and treated as such.
● All Repairs and Maintenance: Janitorial, responsible for mechanical, graffiti removal, dining room, patio, facade, roof, plumbing, electric.
● In conjunction with GM- Waste removal, janitorial, prev maintenance, R&M.
● Oversee the general upkeep and R&M of each location.
● Manage and guide Chefs/Managers to ensure that tasks are being completed thoroughly, precisely, and on time.
● Oversee each location's general organization and efficiency.
● Oversee each location's overall cleanliness, ensure sanitation practices exceed Health Department standards.
Admin, Cost Control
● Oversee and manage cost control at each location, obsessively pursue meeting set financial goals.
● Lead and drive BOH meeting agendas and follow up.
● Lead and drive Manager meeting agendas and follow up.
● Attend/Lead P&L meetings, regular manager meetings.
● Follow up with BOH/FOH managers to ensure appropriate actions or adjustments are followed-through-on with urgency and thoroughness.
● Oversee and manage all end of period protocol; inventory, transfers, eop notes, Inventory, Break logs.
● Meet deadlines.
Events and Catering:
Oversee all events, on premise or offsite, paid and unpaid, small and large.
● Oversee all Holiday menus, ensure they are creative, enticing, on-time, and thorough.
● Buyouts and onsite parties.
● Oversee all events. Ensure they are well conceived, properly executed, and profitable (when applicable)!
● Work collaboratively with GM, wine director, sous chefs and owners to ensure success.
● Maintain proper execution of pizzeria catering orders.
Community:
Maintain consistent involvement and presence in the Bay Area food and dining community.
● Keep up to date on the current restaurant/food scene, trends, developments.
● Participate regularly in community-based events and programs.
● Maintain at all times a respectable, positive professional image in the community.
● Actively engage with guests, stay connected with the spirit of service and hospitality.
● Participate in PR/media opportunities as appropriate.
● Ensure the stability of the restaurants are not compromised by involvement in outside-of restaurant endeavors.
Day to Day, and Personal:
● Ensure that all of the above responsibilities are met.
● Maintain healthy physical, emotional, mental fitness.
● Maintain a constant presence that is inspiring, supportive, respectful, analytical, and that keeps a gentle pressure on everyone involved to excel at what they do.
● Focus as necessary on problem areas and projects that will take more in-depth time, work, and attention.
● Always act in a professional manner as a role model, in a way that is honest, direct, humble, fun, supportive, and constantly improving, with a positive energy that is infectious to the organization as a whole.
● Constantly learn and develop professionally, always searching out new information.
● Accept feedback enthusiastically.
● Enthusiastically drive change and development. Excitedly attack every new project, challenge and opportunity that presents itself.
● Maintain and surpass Restaurant's star, (numerical or other) rating in all publications and ratings systems: James Beard, Michelin, Chronicle, Zagat, Yelp, and others.
Compensation & Benefits:
● $100k - $115k base salary + bonus
● 100% medical insurance coverage with opt-ins for dental and vision
● 2 Weeks PTO
● 2 meals comped monthly with a guest onsite and offsite
● Balanced schedule with an empathetic leadership team!
Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.
Cafe Chef, day-time
Chef Job 28 miles from Palo Alto
Are you a passionate and reliable leader ready to take the next step in your hospitality career?
We're looking for a Cafe Chef, day-time at de Young Cafe at de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park to help support and inspire our growing café team.
With five bustling locations across San Francisco-and more on the horizon-we're a well-established name in the city's vibrant food-service scene. For over 45 years, we've built our reputation on quality, customer satisfaction, and culinary excellence.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who shares our high standards, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and values teamwork and creativity. Join a dynamic team of talented professionals and help shape the next chapter of our legacy.
Ready to grow with us? Let's build the future of great hospitality-together.
JOB PURPOSE
We are seeking a passionate, skilled chef to create delicious meals for our patrons. You will be responsible for planning our menu, ensuring that each dish is nutritious and cost-effective, and collaborating with a team of kitchen staff to deliver food that meets the highest quality standards.
To ensure success in your role as chef, you should be an excellent leader with great organizational skills and impeccable time management. Top candidates will also be creative individuals, capable of creating dishes that set us apart and keep people coming back for more.
MAIN DUTIES
A: Key Responsibilities
- To manage the kitchen for assigned tasks and duties
- To maintain a high standard of food quality and presentation.
- To maintain portion control and manage any wastage recording, where necessary, appropriately.
- To ensure that dishes are prepared and cooked according to the specific instructions.
- To participate in a team of chefs and stewards and work collaboratively with others in pursuit of team goals.
- To support the kitchen team in providing an efficient and effective food service as is required from the catering department.
- To ensure the smooth running of the kitchen in line with departmental procedures on a day to day basis including but not limited to;
o Reviewing stock levels and noting ordering requirements clearly.
o Ensuring that all deliveries during your shift are checked and stored correctly, checking always for quality and freshness, rotating and controlling stock in accordance with best practice.
o Assisting with the execution of accurate stock audits.
o Debriefing and providing written documentation to kitchen team for shift execution.
- To execute the development of the menus in terms of service standards and profitability.
- Ensure all policies, procedures, standards and guidelines are carefully adhered to.
- To be responsible for cleaning and care of all equipment in the area of work.
- To ensure that all equipment and utensils, floors, walls and surfaces of the kitchen using the methods and materials in accordance with Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and OSHA regulations and legislation./ Ensure that the cleaning schedule is adhered to and that cleaning tasks are completed as necessary and appropriate.
- To execute any catering services undertaken by the Café.
- To build effective and constructive relationships.
- To communicate clearly, concisely and professionally.
Any other duties that might reasonably be expected from the post holder.
B: Requirements & Personal Attributes
- Candidates should possess appropriate qualifications and experience to meet the requirements of this role. Minimum 3 Years prior Café Chef or 4 Years as Sous-Chef in large volume operations required
C: Experience / Knowledge
- Experience of working in a supervisory role in a busy commercial kitchen with multiple business areas.
- Experience of menu and product development
- Experience of catering for large functions
D: Key Skills
- Excellent human relation and guest service skills.
- Commercial awareness.
- Flexibility.
- The ability to be proactive and identify and recommend changes for improvement where appropriate.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving skills.
- Excellent leadership & organizational skills and the ability to handle a varied and demanding workload.
- The ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative as well as being able to work effectively as a member of a team.
E: Personal Hygiene and Appearance
- Observe good personal hygiene at all times and be of well-groomed appearance at all times.
F: Food Hygiene and Health & Safety
- All staff are required to observe and comply with all relevant regulations and legislation set out on in the Handbook in line with statutory obligations.
- Participate in all training as required.
- Constant standing and walking
- Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling objects & occasionally lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 50 lbs, rarely lifting/pushing/pulling objects up to 100 lbs (with assistance).
- Safely Load and Unload catering trucks with food transit boxes and equipment
- Able to use ladders, clean ground level areas
- Valid California Food Handlers Card & Manager ServeSafe Certified
- Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the operation when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description
- Vaccination is a requirement of the job and accommodations due to disability or religious reasons will be evaluated in compliance with prevailing regulations.
- Whilst English is the main language of communication; we welcome bilingual English & Spanish speakers
G: Additional Information
This is a full-time post. Attendance will be required in line with the business requirements, including at weekends, holidays and in the early mornings as well as evenings, based on rotating scheduling.
NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.
They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
Pastry Chef
Chef Job 21 miles from Palo Alto
Salary - $80-85k + quarterly bonus
Benefits - PTO, M / D / V
Seeking a Pastry Chef to lead a high-volume, upscale Peruvian pastry program-menu development, team leadership, and creative, high-quality desserts.
Qualifications:
4+ years Head Pastry Chef or Executive Pastry Chef experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant or hospitality establishment.
Culinary degree or equivalent certification with a specialization in pastry arts.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate kitchen staff to achieve culinary excellence.
Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the pastry kitchen operation, including menu planning, recipe development, food preparation, and presentation.
Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols, including HACCP guidelines.
Develop and maintain a seasonal pastry menu that reflects the restaurant's culinary philosophy, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations.
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Job 8 miles from Palo Alto
A Tech company in the SF Bay Area is looking for a Chef de Cuisine to oversee a cafe in their scratch, high volume food program. Cook with ingredients that are locally and sustainably sourced whenever possible. Work with an amazing team!
No late nights and career growth opportunities are just some of the perks of this job!
SF Bay Area residents only!
Executive Chef
Chef Job 15 miles from Palo Alto
Salary: $115,000 As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all aspects of food production. You will ensure the highest standards of culinary excellence, creativity, and efficiency, while maintaining food quality and profitability. This position requires strong leadership skills, a deep knowledge of kitchen operations, and a passion for culinary arts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and adherence to food safety regulations.
* Lead, mentor, and manage kitchen staff to ensure smooth daily operations and a positive working environment.
* Develop and execute creative and seasonal menus in line with restaurant vision.
* Ensure consistency and quality of food production and presentation.
* Monitor inventory and ordering of supplies, controlling food cost and waste.
* Collaborate with management and other departments to improve guest experience and operational efficiency.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Stay up-to-date with industry trends and culinary innovations.
Qualifications:
* Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar role in a fine dining or high-volume restaurant.
* Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
* Creative with a passion for food and innovation.
* Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
* Excellent communication skills.
Benefits:
* Medical with Vision, Dental
* Company paid Life Insurance
* Voluntary Supplemental Life, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Short Term Disability
* 401K with company Match
* Global Travel Discounts for all Hilton Brands
* Commuter Benefits
The Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront is an equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy; childbirth; or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/ family member of a protected veteran; or disability. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an email to ***************************** or call **************to let us know the nature of your request.
Executive Chef
Chef Job 6 miles from Palo Alto
Executive Chef for Full Scratch Kitchen Needed
Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000 (Based on Experience)
Must be able to work Weekends/Holidays
Our Chefs are the creative force of our growth, the heart of our strength, and the key to our success.
We are not looking for good, because we thrive on greatness.
Our singular driving goal is to provide the best and freshest cuisine possible.
We are known for setting the industry standard with our focus on seasonal menus, state-of-the-art kitchens, and high-quality local ingredients.
Our teams craft exceptional cuisine in Chefs Playgrounds with access to the most contemporary tools and technology available to the culinary world.
The only thing missing is YOU!
Who we are looking for:
Innovators who don t follow the standard, they set it
Ambitious and driven executive chefs that want to grow and evolve in a rapidly expanding
Chefs that want to be rewarded for the results of their hard work
Chefs that are food-focused, trend-driven, and customer savvy
Results-oriented performers who drive and thrive on their own merits
Forward-focused culinarians who thrive in collaborative environments
Chefs who don t shy away from next-generation technology but leverage it for solutions
Leaders who create flexible, contemporary work environments
Driven, competitive, and focused individuals who are passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional food experiences
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
Complimentary Meals
Bonus Opportunities
Company Paid Life Insurance
Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Recognition Programs
Student Loan Refinancing
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Emergency Financial Assistance
What we request:
The ability to learn, grow and evolve
Experience leading a Full Scratch Kitchen as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Sous Chef
Experience crafting seasonally curated and guest-focused menus
The ability to manage fixed food, labor, and product costs
Ability to lead a kitchen to execute flawless dishes in a timely manner
Ability to develop relationships with staff, guests, and residents
Passionate about service to others and creating exceptional food experiences
Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests
For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.
Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. At OMG, we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and resident family members. We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life, and our team is hand-selected for their skills, previous experience, and passion for working with the elderly. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service.
Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SK170 - Part-Time Private Chef - Palo Alto, CA
Chef Job In Palo Alto, CA
A lovely family near San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced, creative, and sophisticated part-time chef. The schedule is flexible for the right candidate, with the ideal general schedule as Monday through Friday, 2pm-7pm. The chef will be responsible for cooking dinner on-site, in-residence, and prepping some snacks, breakfasts, and weekend meals to leave in the fridge as well. The family enjoys meat proteins, and plant based proteins, and is looking for a chef who can create very sophisticated meals across the board. They would like someone who can use healthy vegetable ingredients in creative, interesting, and sophisticated ways, while also incorporating family favorites. They enjoy all cuisines, especially Mexican, Asian, and American, and value high-quality ingredient-forward meals, with an emphasis on healthy eating.
Responsibilities
Cooking dinner on-site for the principals and children. The family frequently has guests, so you must be comfortable cooking for additional people during those times
Mom prefers to do the grocery shopping, but asks that chef helps create a menu and ingredient list
Preparing breakfasts, snacks, and desserts to be left in the fridge, as well as occasional weekend meals
Helping keep inventory to keep the pantry and fridge stocked and organized
Maintaining a tidy and organized kitchen
Working flexible hours on occasion if the family has an event
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is warm and family-friendly
Team player and good communicator
Familiar with many cuisines and sourcing fresh ingredients
No ego - open to feedback and collaboration
Experience with organic, low inflammation meals
Background in creating healthy meals
Requirements
Experience in private homes
Longevity in roles
Ability to create sophisticated and creative meals
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Comfortable around children
Must be legal to work in the US
Must be organized in the kitchen
Easy personality to interact with
Professional and flexible
Salary and Benefits
Pay is competitive and based on experience, with an hourly rate ranging from at $60-$80+
SK170 - Part-Time Private Chef - Palo Alto, CA
Chef Job In Palo Alto, CA
A lovely family near San Francisco, CA is seeking an experienced, creative, and sophisticated part-time chef. The schedule is flexible for the right candidate, with the ideal general schedule as Monday through Friday, 2pm-7pm. The chef will be responsible for cooking dinner on-site, in-residence, and prepping some snacks, breakfasts, and weekend meals to leave in the fridge as well. The family enjoys meat proteins, and plant based proteins, and is looking for a chef who can create very sophisticated meals across the board. They would like someone who can use healthy vegetable ingredients in creative, interesting, and sophisticated ways, while also incorporating family favorites. They enjoy all cuisines, especially Mexican, Asian, and American, and value high-quality ingredient-forward meals, with an emphasis on healthy eating.
Responsibilities
Cooking dinner on-site for the principals and children. The family frequently has guests, so you must be comfortable cooking for additional people during those times
Mom prefers to do the grocery shopping, but asks that chef helps create a menu and ingredient list
Preparing breakfasts, snacks, and desserts to be left in the fridge, as well as occasional weekend meals
Helping keep inventory to keep the pantry and fridge stocked and organized
Maintaining a tidy and organized kitchen
Working flexible hours on occasion if the family has an event
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is warm and family-friendly
Team player and good communicator
Familiar with many cuisines and sourcing fresh ingredients
No ego - open to feedback and collaboration
Experience with organic, low inflammation meals
Background in creating healthy meals
Requirements
Experience in private homes
Longevity in roles
Ability to create sophisticated and creative meals
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Comfortable around children
Must be legal to work in the US
Must be organized in the kitchen
Easy personality to interact with
Professional and flexible
Salary and Benefits
Pay is competitive and based on experience, with an hourly rate ranging from at $60-$80+
Executive Sous Chef
Chef Job 28 miles from Palo Alto
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The Executive Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in supporting the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of the kitchen operation. This role involves supervising kitchen staff, overseeing food production, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring the timely and consistent preparation of high-quality dishes. The Executive Sous Chef will assist in menu planning, recipe development, and maintaining operational efficiency while ensuring exceptional food quality. This position requires a highly skilled culinary professional with strong leadership abilities, the ability to perform under pressure, and the expertise to oversee kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Culinary Operations & Production Management:
Assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring all dishes are prepared and presented according to the established standards.
Supervise kitchen staff during food preparation and service, ensuring smooth workflow and timely delivery of meals.
Maintain consistency and quality across all food production areas, including hot line, pastry, and cold preparations.
Ensure that all menu items are executed flawlessly, adhering to both guest expectations and food safety regulations.
Step in for the Executive Chef in their absence, assuming full responsibility for the kitchen's operations, including managing staff and ensuring quality control.
Staff Supervision & Development:
Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and other team members, ensuring they understand and execute the kitchen's standards.
Provide ongoing coaching to develop technical culinary skills, improve efficiency, and foster professional growth within the team.
Conduct performance evaluations for kitchen staff, providing feedback and identifying areas for further development.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and motivated team environment, encouraging creativity and maintaining high morale.
Ensure the team follows kitchen procedures, safety standards, and all food safety regulations.
Menu Development & Recipe Management:
Collaborate with the Executive Chef to assist in menu planning, including creating new recipes, updating seasonal offerings, and maintaining a diverse and high-quality menu.
Ensure that recipes are followed accurately and that dish presentations are consistent across all kitchen stations.
Monitor guest feedback on menu items and work with the Executive Chef to adjust recipes or menu items accordingly.
Assist in the development of special events and seasonal menus, incorporating local ingredients and trends to create innovative dining experiences.
Food Safety & Quality Control:
Ensure all kitchen operations adhere to food safety standards and local health codes, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
Perform regular inspections of food preparation and storage areas to ensure compliance with cleanliness and safety regulations.
Assist in managing kitchen inventory to ensure proper stock levels while minimizing food waste.
Monitor and enforce proper hygiene standards, making sure that all kitchen staff follow sanitation procedures to maintain food safety.
Inventory & Cost Control:
Collaborate with the Executive Chef in managing food costs, inventory, and waste.
Monitor food stock levels and manage orders in collaboration with suppliers to maintain adequate stock without overordering.
Ensure portion control and manage kitchen resources effectively to avoid waste, contributing to cost-efficient kitchen operations.
Assist in the preparation of budget forecasts and work with the Executive Chef to control expenses related to food purchasing and staff scheduling.
Guest Experience & Satisfaction:
Assist in creating memorable dining experiences for guests by ensuring that food is prepared to the highest standards and delivered promptly.
Address guest feedback regarding food quality or preparation issues promptly and professionally, ensuring their satisfaction.
Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth communication and understanding of menu changes, specials, or dietary requests.
Help design and implement culinary promotions or themed events to enhance the dining experience and attract guests.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
Work closely with the Executive Chef, Food & Beverage Director, and front-of-house team to ensure the smooth integration of kitchen operations with guest-facing services.
Assist in coordinating with event managers and sales teams to ensure that culinary requirements for special events, banquets, or catering orders are met.
Ensure that communication between the kitchen and dining room is seamless, addressing any guest concerns or special requests in a timely manner.
Collaborate with other hotel departments to ensure that all service areas operate efficiently, including housekeeping and maintenance.
Training & Development:
Provide on-the-job training for new kitchen staff members, ensuring they understand kitchen standards and expectations.
Assist in the development of training materials and manuals that align with the hotel's culinary goals.
Stay updated on new culinary techniques, trends, and health and safety regulations, sharing knowledge with the kitchen team to ensure continuous improvement.
Organize training sessions on food safety, equipment handling, and new menu items to keep the team well-informed.
Education and/or Experience
Culinary degree or equivalent experience in a high-volume kitchen.
5+ years of experience in a culinary management role, with at least 2-3 years as an Executive Sous Chef or in a similar supervisory position.
Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu planning, food safety regulations, and staff management.
Experience in a leadership role in a high-volume environment with the ability to handle the pressures of peak service times.
Skills/Specialized Knowledge
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of managing and mentoring culinary teams effectively.
Expertise in food preparation, presentation, and kitchen operations.
In-depth knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance.
Strong ability to monitor inventory and food costs while maintaining quality and efficiency.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with both kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills in high-pressure environments.
Proficiency in kitchen management software, POS systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical Demands
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
Ability to stand for extended periods, lift and carry heavy materials, and operate kitchen equipment.
Flexibility to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, including hot kitchen environments and cold storage areas.
Company Overview Proper Hospitality is a diverse team of passionate individuals who share a common love for hotels and the art of hospitality. Our philosophy is simple: there is a right way to do things, and anything less just isn't proper. We are seeking the best of the best-both within and outside the industry-to join us in building a new kind of lifestyle hospitality company, inspired by a centuries-old tradition. Our work is challenging and fast-paced, but above all, it is rewarding.
To achieve our vision-to inspire and transport people-we seek like-minded candidates who embody our ethos, The Pillars of Proper:
Care Proper: We are natural and gracious hosts to all.
Achieve Proper: We are committed to excellence.
Imagine Proper: We are resourceful.
Present Proper: We have an appreciation for style and culture.
Proper Hospitality is an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetics, or any other federally or state-protected category.We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with local Fair Chance Hiring Ordinances.
Starbird Chicken Executive Sous Chef Paradies Lagardere - San Francisco International Airport
Chef Job 28 miles from Palo Alto
Executive Sous Chef
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
General Manager
DEPARTMENT: Dining Division
At Paradies Lagardère, our mission is to maintain first-class standards that exceed the expectations of the customers and business partners we serve. Our Dining Division is a true restaurateur. We are passionate about connecting with each of our guests on multiple levels. From an inspiring restaurant design or live entertainment that captures a traveler's attention, to the top-notch quality of our culinary offerings and the exceptional hospitality delivered by our teams, we focus on more than just restaurant operations. We specialize in experiences.
The Assistant General Manager is truly a partner, as they invest in the restaurant for which they are ultimately responsible. Whether leading an on-trend national brand, or an iconic concept from the local community, you will create and deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public. You demonstrate a passion for the Guests' overall experience, through the selection, development, and motivation of associates. Your commitment to running an efficient and profitable restaurant is evident by maintaining the highest standards and unwavering support for the entire staff.
In joining our team, you commit to supporting this mission, by demonstrating our service standards at all times and holding all team members to the same. Providing a safe work environment of trust and respect free of harassment is expected.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All Paradies Lagardère positions, including the Assistant General Manager, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members at all times. You must embrace our family culture by following our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), and recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests.
Reports to the GM for the following areas and duties, including but not limited to:
• Work a weekly schedule of designated shifts in coordination with other managers
• As needed supervise daily floor operations including occasional opening and closing duties
• Maintain “Every Guest, Every Time” focus, working tenaciously to ensure all guests have an overall
positive experience.
• Maintain thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, philosophies and steps of service
• Oversight of new hire training and constant fostering of a TEAM culture
• Ongoing training/coaching of all FOH staff on each aspect of their positions
• Assist with periodic performance reviews
• Maintain accurate daily records and cash handling procedures
• Make certain that exceptional presentation in all areas including: products, displays, signage,
uniforms, furnishings and facilities are consistently met
• Provide a safe work environment and ensure execution of food safety practices
• Understand and adhere to all SFO / TSA rules and regulation
• Complete daily administrative duties timely and effectively including manager log notes and
employee documentation
• Maintain thorough, effective and timely communication with other management personnel
• Participate follow and foster all Company Training programs including new hire training, safety
training, guest service etc etc.
• Understand and follow all Operations and HR procedures as required
• Work to maintain a productive and positive work environment and relations with employees,
colleagues and business associates.
• Assist in candidate recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensure compliance with HR protocol including but not limited to; recruitment / onboarding,
discipline, terminations, training, leaves of absence, wage and hour laws, union contract provisions,
etc.
• Materials maintenance and distribution, i.e. new hire binders, legal postings, handbook change
notices, etc
• Perform monthly compliance walk through to include safety / sanitation, personnel files, adherence
to training program, postings, etc
• Assist in mediating and resolving employee conflicts
• Continually build culture through constant positive and productive interactions with employees and
management throughout the organization.
• Maintain Department calendar including meetings, workshops and travel schedule
• Assist in creation, distribution, training and enforcement of biweekly training topics
• Participate in company Safety Team
• Support management in the implementation and monitoring / tracking of employee morale
programs including sales contests, attendance, Performance Dollars, etc.
• Consistent log documentations of conversations and status / progress of any internal issues
• Partner with GM, DOO and HR toward all location goals
This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.
PACES FERRY ROAD, SUITE 400, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339 ************** / FAX: **************
102611 - Banquet Chef HVSR
Chef Job 21 miles from Palo Alto
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Private Chef
Chef Job 3 miles from Palo Alto
Full-Time Private Chef - Atherton, CA
Are you a culinary artist with a passion for precision and elegance? Do you thrive in a formal environment where attention to detail, adaptability, and professionalism are key? A prominent family in Atherton, CA, is seeking a Full-Time Private Chef to join their world-class team. If you are a skilled and experienced chef who can take feedback in stride and consistently deliver excellence, this opportunity is for you!
Position Overview:
As the Private Chef, you will create exquisite, plated meals using the finest ingredients. The household is formal, with a focus on Mediterranean-inspired cuisine that is clean, carb-free, and sugar-free. You'll also support intimate work dinners for 2-6 guests and ensure the kitchen operates at peak standards. This position requires international travel, as the family has residences abroad, and chefs rotate on 4-6 week schedules.
Compensation:
Salary: $140,000 - $180,000/year (based on experience)
Initial 6-month contract as a 1099 contractor; transition to full-time employment with benefits upon successful completion.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare daily meals for the family, ensuring every dish is plated to perfection.
Host and cater private dinners for up to six guests.
Shop for groceries and restock pantry and kitchen supplies as needed.
Maintain impeccable cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas.
Document recipes, dietary preferences, and updates to ensure consistency.
Plan and execute menus that align with the family's strict dietary guidelines.
Travel to other residences internationally as required (travel schedule shared among team members).
Train and support other team members and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
Shift Details:
Rotating shifts:
Morning: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Midday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Evening: 11:30 AM - 8:00/8:30 PM
Requirements:
5+ years of fine dining or private chef experience in formal households.
Exceptional culinary skills with a focus on Mediterranean and health-conscious cuisine.
Strong ability to take feedback graciously and implement changes immediately.
Proven experience in plated, elegant presentations (family-style meals are not served).
Comfortable working with fine china and maintaining formal service standards.
Flexible and willing to travel internationally.
Physically capable of meeting the demands of the role (lifting, standing, etc.).
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. with a valid driver's license and clean record.
Able to pass a background check, drug screening, and security clearances.
What We're Looking For:
A chef with a meticulous, detail-oriented mindset.
Calm and composed under pressure, with excellent communication skills.
A professional who thrives in a formal, structured environment.
A collaborative team player with a results-driven attitude.
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Job 13 miles from Palo Alto
Hospitality Confidential is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Cuisine to take the helm at one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhood restaurants. Celebrated for its seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking and enduring influence on the city's culinary landscape, this role also includes oversight of a lively adjoining concept that has become a favorite in its own right. It's a chance to lead with vision, craft, and a deep connection to the spirit of hospitality.
● Exceptional food and dining experiences in keeping with and expanding on the style of food and service established over the past two decades
● Efficient, financially-sound, clean and organized operations
● Healthy, successful, engaged teams of employees
ATTRIBUTES:
● Highly Organized
● Resilient
● Able to delegate- get work done through others
● Work Ethic
Grit- stick to it...
Ownership!
Stamina
● Detail oriented but sees the big picture
● Takes Initiative
● Ability to prioritize
● Leader
Motivate and inspire
Lead by example (ish)
Mentor, teach
● Intelligent
● Great communicator:
Respectful
Detailed and organized
Direct
Motivating
● Great cook and palate
● Great trainer-teacher-mentor
● Patient, empathetic
● Respectful
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Food and Menu: Work with all cooks and the entire BOH team to create delicious, craveable, cost-effective food that is consistent with the restaurant's style and vision.
● Local and seasonal.
Traditional but not bound to tradition.
Simple but not simplistic.
Playful but not silly- not looking for shock value.
Italian- as if the Bay Area was a region of Italy.
● Continue underlying spirit but evolve, develop, explore.
● Respect and honor the past 20 years of dishes, food, customers, staff and place in (local and national) community.
● Drive creative menu development: Develop new dishes, tweak existing dishes, keep menus exciting and in a constant state of evolution and improvement. Develop and maintain a constant atmosphere of evaluation and critical, analytical of food.
● Continuous updating of menu wording and pricing.
● Constant critical analysis of all food.
● Write recipes, document new recipes and menu items with thought to the future.
● Keep kitchen focused on cost control and proper product utilization, with a constant focus on hitting food cost targets.
● Oversee all menu mix, descriptions, phrasing, and pricing.
● Keep each restaurant committed to sourcing the best ingredients and always following the best practices of sustainability.
● Invite and analyze all feedback from guests and staff.
● Create holiday menus and special event menus.
● Go to Farmers markets.
● Seek out new items and incorporate into menu,
Staff and HR:
Lead, Mentor, Teach, and Inspire all staff constantly. Work with all BOH, FOH, and admin management to create a consistently strong, supportive, dynamic, cohesive environment.
● Attract and retain talented, ambitious staff,
● Ensure everyone on the team is engaged, challenged, learning, and growing.
● Maintain/create great staff morale.
● Write and post weekly schedules two weeks in advance. Respond to/plan for and manage staff expectations re vacations and time off requests.
● In charge of hiring, firing, promoting, reviews and discipline.
● Ensure all HR SOPs are followed.
● Maintain positive and healthy relationships and constant communication with all FOH management. Work closely with GM, and maintain a collaborative teamwork environment.
● Proactively plan for staff promotion, cross training and hiring needs.
● Develop and mentor the team- plan ahead.
● The chef schedule will be based on the needs of the restaurant and must change often.
Property and Maintenance
: Work with BOH management to ensure all operations and administration are thorough, complete, and timely. Ensure that cleanliness, organization, efficiency, and cost-control are all priority and treated as such.
● All Repairs and Maintenance: Janitorial, responsible for mechanical, graffiti removal, dining room, patio, facade, roof, plumbing, electric.
● In conjunction with GM- Waste removal, janitorial, prev maintenance, R&M.
● Oversee the general upkeep and R&M of each location.
● Manage and guide Chefs/Managers to ensure that tasks are being completed thoroughly, precisely, and on time.
● Oversee each location's general organization and efficiency.
● Oversee each location's overall cleanliness, ensure sanitation practices exceed Health Department standards.
Admin, Cost Control
● Oversee and manage cost control at each location, obsessively pursue meeting set financial goals.
● Lead and drive BOH meeting agendas and follow up.
● Lead and drive Manager meeting agendas and follow up.
● Attend/Lead P&L meetings, regular manager meetings.
● Follow up with BOH/FOH managers to ensure appropriate actions or adjustments are followed-through-on with urgency and thoroughness.
● Oversee and manage all end of period protocol; inventory, transfers, eop notes, Inventory, Break logs.
● Meet deadlines.
Events and Catering:
Oversee all events, on premise or offsite, paid and unpaid, small and large.
● Oversee all Holiday menus, ensure they are creative, enticing, on-time, and thorough.
● Buyouts and onsite parties.
● Oversee all events. Ensure they are well conceived, properly executed, and profitable (when applicable)!
● Work collaboratively with GM, wine director, sous chefs and owners to ensure success.
● Maintain proper execution of pizzeria catering orders.
Community:
Maintain consistent involvement and presence in the Bay Area food and dining community.
● Keep up to date on the current restaurant/food scene, trends, developments.
● Participate regularly in community-based events and programs.
● Maintain at all times a respectable, positive professional image in the community.
● Actively engage with guests, stay connected with the spirit of service and hospitality.
● Participate in PR/media opportunities as appropriate.
● Ensure the stability of the restaurants are not compromised by involvement in outside-of restaurant endeavors.
Day to Day, and Personal:
● Ensure that all of the above responsibilities are met.
● Maintain healthy physical, emotional, mental fitness.
● Maintain a constant presence that is inspiring, supportive, respectful, analytical, and that keeps a gentle pressure on everyone involved to excel at what they do.
● Focus as necessary on problem areas and projects that will take more in-depth time, work, and attention.
● Always act in a professional manner as a role model, in a way that is honest, direct, humble, fun, supportive, and constantly improving, with a positive energy that is infectious to the organization as a whole.
● Constantly learn and develop professionally, always searching out new information.
● Accept feedback enthusiastically.
● Enthusiastically drive change and development. Excitedly attack every new project, challenge and opportunity that presents itself.
● Maintain and surpass Restaurant's star, (numerical or other) rating in all publications and ratings systems: James Beard, Michelin, Chronicle, Zagat, Yelp, and others.
Compensation & Benefits:
● $100k - $115k base salary + bonus
● 100% medical insurance coverage with opt-ins for dental and vision
● 2 Weeks PTO
● 2 meals comped monthly with a guest onsite and offsite
● Balanced schedule with an empathetic leadership team!
Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.
Pastry Chef
Chef Job 13 miles from Palo Alto
Salary - $80-85k + quarterly bonus
Benefits - PTO, M / D / V
Seeking a Pastry Chef to lead a high-volume, upscale Peruvian pastry program-menu development, team leadership, and creative, high-quality desserts.
Qualifications:
4+ years Head Pastry Chef or Executive Pastry Chef experience in a high-volume upscale restaurant or hospitality establishment.
Culinary degree or equivalent certification with a specialization in pastry arts.
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate kitchen staff to achieve culinary excellence.
Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee the pastry kitchen operation, including menu planning, recipe development, food preparation, and presentation.
Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation protocols, including HACCP guidelines.
Develop and maintain a seasonal pastry menu that reflects the restaurant's culinary philosophy, emphasizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and innovative flavor combinations.
102611 - Banquet Chef HVSR
Chef Job 21 miles from Palo Alto
Job Details Hotel Valencia Santana Row - San Jose, CA Full Time $80000.00 - $85000.00 SalaryDescription
Up to $900 RETENTION PROGRAM PAY, and MORE, APPLY to FIND OUT!
Are you a Customer Service Super Star…. WE NEED BIG STARS LIKE YOU!!!
Come be a part of an AWARD-WINNING TEAM.
Hotel Valencia Santana Row is located in San Jose, CA and is a pillar of the community. Our hotel is unique to the city and we are looking for outstanding talent to provide exceptional customer service to our guests. We are part of Valencia Hotel Group, a collection of hotels are created for today's passionate traveler, each of our hotels are intentionally built to showcase modern design and classic character. We are looking for team members who are ready to be empowered to go above and beyond.
Duties and Responsibilities
A banquet chef is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the work of employees in the Banquet kitchen. They develop the banquet menu and then oversee the food preparation for all banquet and catering events and ensure the food produced is of the highest quality. Their typical duties and responsibilities include:
Developing new menus and meals, based on customer demand or the season
Testing and tasting all new menus/meals.
Briefing banquet kitchen staff about the upcoming functions
Establishing the priorities each day and assigning tasks to banquet kitchen staff
Taking a physical inventory of specific food items for the daily inventory
Ordering new supplies were necessary.
Providing support and training other kitchen staff (e.g., in-line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating)
Taking direction from the executive chef
Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy, and sanitary.
Supervising all junior kitchen staff
Skills and relevant work experience
As well as a genuine passion for food, banquet chefs will need skills such as:
Verbal communication skills, as banquet chefs will need to communicate with the executive chef and other kitchen staff.
Creativity, as part of producing excellent meals is to think outside the box and add a touch of uniqueness.
Leadership skills, as banquet chefs will need to lead a team of staff and must be able to do this confidently.
Attention to detail, as banquet chefs must plan the best menus, with the most delicious flavoring.
Physical fitness, as banquet chefs will have to be on their feet all-day
Organization skills, as kitchens are busy and stressful and banquet chefs need to keep their work environment tidy and clean.
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental, Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Community Service Days
Click here to learn more
If you have a passion for making people smile, teamwork, and excellence, we invite you to join our team!
This can be the exciting next step in your hospitality career. Apply today!
Valencia Hotel Group (and all its affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Valencia Hotel Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons. The company does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or ancestry in recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion or any other condition of employment and actively seeks a diverse and representative work force.
Upscale, Modern Executive Chef
Chef Job 28 miles from Palo Alto
National, established restaurant group is looking for a passionate and operationally savvy executive chef for our high-volume, modern concept in the San Francisco market.
The ideal candidate must have financial acumen, a minimum of 3 years in an executive chef role or higher, with strong leadership experience. Free standing restaurant management of $10mil+ required.
Continued growth opportunities and great benefits!
Executive Chef
Chef Job 15 miles from Palo Alto
Executive Chef for Full Scratch Kitchen Needed
Pay Range: $72,000-$76,000
Our Chefs are the creative force of our growth, the heart of our strength, and the key to our success.
We are not looking for good, because we thrive on greatness.
Our singular driving goal is to provide the best and freshest cuisine possible.
We are known for setting the industry standard with our focus on seasonal menus, state-of-the-art kitchens, and high-quality local ingredients.
Our teams craft exceptional cuisine in Chefs Playgrounds with access to the most contemporary tools and technology available to the culinary world.
The only thing missing is YOU!
Who we are looking for:
Innovators who don t follow the standard, they set it
Ambitious and driven executive chefs that want to grow and evolve in a rapidly expanding
Chefs that want to be rewarded for the results of their hard work
Chefs that are food-focused, trend-driven, and customer savvy
Results-oriented performers who drive and thrive on their own merits
Forward-focused culinarians who thrive in collaborative environments
Chefs who don t shy away from next-generation technology but leverage it for solutions
Leaders who create flexible, contemporary work environments
Driven, competitive, and focused individuals who are passionate about hospitality and creating exceptional food experiences
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
Vacation, Personal Day, Sick Pay, Holidays
Complimentary Meals
Bonus Opportunities
Company Paid Life Insurance
Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Recognition Programs
Student Loan Refinancing
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Emergency Financial Assistance
What we request:
The ability to learn, grow and evolve
Experience leading a Full Scratch Kitchen as an Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Executive Sous Chef
Experience crafting seasonally curated and guest-focused menus
The ability to manage fixed food, labor, and product costs
Ability to lead a kitchen to execute flawless dishes in a timely manner
Ability to develop relationships with staff, guests, and residents
Passionate about service to others and creating exceptional food experiences
Must pass a Criminal Background check and Health Screening tests, including physical and TB Tests
For the health and safety of our team members and residents, Oakmont Management Group may require team members to vaccinate, participate in daily screening, surveillance testing, and to wear face coverings and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 or other communicable diseases, per regulatory guidelines.
Oakmont Management Group, based in Irvine, California, is a recognized leader in the senior living industry that manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. OMG serves thousands of seniors across communities in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. At OMG, we strive to create an atmosphere of family and community among team members, residents, and resident family members. We know that caring and meaningful relationships are the foundation of a rewarding life, and our team is hand-selected for their skills, previous experience, and passion for working with the elderly. Our practice is to incorporate joy and laughter alongside our expectations of excellence. Walk into our communities and feel our pride of ownership and commitment to service.
Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
KS840 - Part-Time Private Chef - Morgan Hill, CA
Chef Job 35 miles from Palo Alto
A family in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a private chef to cook on site a few days a week and leave ready to heat meals with instructions. This would be lunch and dinners for a family of five. The family likes Asian cuisine but also eats American, Italian, etc. Chef should be local/commutable distance to Morgan Hill as the family is not looking to relocate. The position is hiring as soon as they find the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Prep and prepare lunch and dinners several times a week
Meals for a family of five
Knowledge of Asian, Italian and American cuisines
Farmers markets and grocery shopping for meals
Leaving heating instructions for each meal
Requirements
Legal to work in the US
Must be able to drive
Prior private chef experience in a high-end home
Knowledge of Asian, Italian and American cuisines
Salary and Benefits
The family is open to a day rate for meal prep and cooking lunch and dinners.
KS840 - Part-Time Private Chef - Morgan Hill, CA
Chef Job 35 miles from Palo Alto
A family in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a private chef to cook on site a few days a week and leave ready to heat meals with instructions. This would be lunch and dinners for a family of five. The family likes Asian cuisine but also eats American, Italian, etc. Chef should be local/commutable distance to Morgan Hill as the family is not looking to relocate. The position is hiring as soon as they find the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Prep and prepare lunch and dinners several times a week
Meals for a family of five
Knowledge of Asian, Italian and American cuisines
Farmers markets and grocery shopping for meals
Leaving heating instructions for each meal
Requirements
Legal to work in the US
Must be able to drive
Prior private chef experience in a high-end home
Knowledge of Asian, Italian and American cuisines
Salary and Benefits
The family is open to a day rate for meal prep and cooking lunch and dinners.
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Job 28 miles from Palo Alto
Hospitality Confidential is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a Chef de Cuisine to take the helm at one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhood restaurants. Celebrated for its seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking and enduring influence on the city's culinary landscape, this role also includes oversight of a lively adjoining concept that has become a favorite in its own right. It's a chance to lead with vision, craft, and a deep connection to the spirit of hospitality.
● Exceptional food and dining experiences in keeping with and expanding on the style of food and service established over the past two decades
● Efficient, financially-sound, clean and organized operations
● Healthy, successful, engaged teams of employees
ATTRIBUTES:
● Highly Organized
● Resilient
● Able to delegate- get work done through others
● Work Ethic
Grit- stick to it...
Ownership!
Stamina
● Detail oriented but sees the big picture
● Takes Initiative
● Ability to prioritize
● Leader
Motivate and inspire
Lead by example (ish)
Mentor, teach
● Intelligent
● Great communicator:
Respectful
Detailed and organized
Direct
Motivating
● Great cook and palate
● Great trainer-teacher-mentor
● Patient, empathetic
● Respectful
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Food and Menu: Work with all cooks and the entire BOH team to create delicious, craveable, cost-effective food that is consistent with the restaurant's style and vision.
● Local and seasonal.
Traditional but not bound to tradition.
Simple but not simplistic.
Playful but not silly- not looking for shock value.
Italian- as if the Bay Area was a region of Italy.
● Continue underlying spirit but evolve, develop, explore.
● Respect and honor the past 20 years of dishes, food, customers, staff and place in (local and national) community.
● Drive creative menu development: Develop new dishes, tweak existing dishes, keep menus exciting and in a constant state of evolution and improvement. Develop and maintain a constant atmosphere of evaluation and critical, analytical of food.
● Continuous updating of menu wording and pricing.
● Constant critical analysis of all food.
● Write recipes, document new recipes and menu items with thought to the future.
● Keep kitchen focused on cost control and proper product utilization, with a constant focus on hitting food cost targets.
● Oversee all menu mix, descriptions, phrasing, and pricing.
● Keep each restaurant committed to sourcing the best ingredients and always following the best practices of sustainability.
● Invite and analyze all feedback from guests and staff.
● Create holiday menus and special event menus.
● Go to Farmers markets.
● Seek out new items and incorporate into menu,
Staff and HR:
Lead, Mentor, Teach, and Inspire all staff constantly. Work with all BOH, FOH, and admin management to create a consistently strong, supportive, dynamic, cohesive environment.
● Attract and retain talented, ambitious staff,
● Ensure everyone on the team is engaged, challenged, learning, and growing.
● Maintain/create great staff morale.
● Write and post weekly schedules two weeks in advance. Respond to/plan for and manage staff expectations re vacations and time off requests.
● In charge of hiring, firing, promoting, reviews and discipline.
● Ensure all HR SOPs are followed.
● Maintain positive and healthy relationships and constant communication with all FOH management. Work closely with GM, and maintain a collaborative teamwork environment.
● Proactively plan for staff promotion, cross training and hiring needs.
● Develop and mentor the team- plan ahead.
● The chef schedule will be based on the needs of the restaurant and must change often.
Property and Maintenance
: Work with BOH management to ensure all operations and administration are thorough, complete, and timely. Ensure that cleanliness, organization, efficiency, and cost-control are all priority and treated as such.
● All Repairs and Maintenance: Janitorial, responsible for mechanical, graffiti removal, dining room, patio, facade, roof, plumbing, electric.
● In conjunction with GM- Waste removal, janitorial, prev maintenance, R&M.
● Oversee the general upkeep and R&M of each location.
● Manage and guide Chefs/Managers to ensure that tasks are being completed thoroughly, precisely, and on time.
● Oversee each location's general organization and efficiency.
● Oversee each location's overall cleanliness, ensure sanitation practices exceed Health Department standards.
Admin, Cost Control
● Oversee and manage cost control at each location, obsessively pursue meeting set financial goals.
● Lead and drive BOH meeting agendas and follow up.
● Lead and drive Manager meeting agendas and follow up.
● Attend/Lead P&L meetings, regular manager meetings.
● Follow up with BOH/FOH managers to ensure appropriate actions or adjustments are followed-through-on with urgency and thoroughness.
● Oversee and manage all end of period protocol; inventory, transfers, eop notes, Inventory, Break logs.
● Meet deadlines.
Events and Catering:
Oversee all events, on premise or offsite, paid and unpaid, small and large.
● Oversee all Holiday menus, ensure they are creative, enticing, on-time, and thorough.
● Buyouts and onsite parties.
● Oversee all events. Ensure they are well conceived, properly executed, and profitable (when applicable)!
● Work collaboratively with GM, wine director, sous chefs and owners to ensure success.
● Maintain proper execution of pizzeria catering orders.
Community:
Maintain consistent involvement and presence in the Bay Area food and dining community.
● Keep up to date on the current restaurant/food scene, trends, developments.
● Participate regularly in community-based events and programs.
● Maintain at all times a respectable, positive professional image in the community.
● Actively engage with guests, stay connected with the spirit of service and hospitality.
● Participate in PR/media opportunities as appropriate.
● Ensure the stability of the restaurants are not compromised by involvement in outside-of restaurant endeavors.
Day to Day, and Personal:
● Ensure that all of the above responsibilities are met.
● Maintain healthy physical, emotional, mental fitness.
● Maintain a constant presence that is inspiring, supportive, respectful, analytical, and that keeps a gentle pressure on everyone involved to excel at what they do.
● Focus as necessary on problem areas and projects that will take more in-depth time, work, and attention.
● Always act in a professional manner as a role model, in a way that is honest, direct, humble, fun, supportive, and constantly improving, with a positive energy that is infectious to the organization as a whole.
● Constantly learn and develop professionally, always searching out new information.
● Accept feedback enthusiastically.
● Enthusiastically drive change and development. Excitedly attack every new project, challenge and opportunity that presents itself.
● Maintain and surpass Restaurant's star, (numerical or other) rating in all publications and ratings systems: James Beard, Michelin, Chronicle, Zagat, Yelp, and others.
Compensation & Benefits:
● $100k - $115k base salary + bonus
● 100% medical insurance coverage with opt-ins for dental and vision
● 2 Weeks PTO
● 2 meals comped monthly with a guest onsite and offsite
● Balanced schedule with an empathetic leadership team!
Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, ancestry, national origin, alienage or citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other protected status.