Junior Sous Chef at Willow Tree Recruiting - San Francisco

Jr. Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook – Fine Dining Restaurant

$75,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

This well-known and highly regarded fine dining restaurant in San Francisco is looking for a passionate and experienced Jr. Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook to join their team, offering great compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunity.

DESCRIPTION:

The Jr. Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook plays a key leadership role in the kitchen, collaborating with ownership and management to ensure culinary excellence, financial efficiency, and continuous innovation.

 Key Responsibilities

•        Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a disciplined and collaborative environment while helping with staff training and development
•      Expediting
•        Maintain high culinary standards by ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, as per SOP's, and compliance with health and safety regulations
•        Troubleshoot operational challenges to maintain consistency and efficiency. 

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance paid 100%
• Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k) options
• Paid time off including holidays
• Bonus eligible
• Staff meals and dining discounts

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 1+ years of experience as a Jr. Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook for a 4M+ restaurant
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a high-energy kitchen
• Passion for high-quality food
• Ability to work collaboratively with management to drive both financial success and creative growth
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Spanish speaking skills highly desired

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER