Café Chef Lead — High-Volume Kitchen & Menu Development

McCalls Catering & Events; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Vacation and sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

McCalls Catering & Events is seeking a Café Chef to lead day-to-day operations in a busy kitchen in San Francisco. You will cook to established recipes, manage stock, and supervise the kitchen during service.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years Café Chef experience or 4+ years as Sous Chef in high-volume settings, plus strong leadership, organization, and guest-service skills. Vaccination policy and safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Café Chef experience or 4 years as Sous Chef in a high-volume operation.
• Supervisory experience in a busy commercial kitchen.
• Experience with menu or product development.
• Experience supporting large events or catering functions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good communication and guest service skills.
• California Food Handler Card or valid handling certification.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking dishes to established recipes and standards.
• Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Supporting menu and product development.
• Managing stock levels, deliveries, rotation and waste.
• Assisting with stock counts and inventory control.
• Helping coordinate the kitchen team during service.
• Supporting catering events and larger functions.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organized kitchen.
• Ensuring food safety, health and safety procedures are followed.
• Communicating effectively with chefs, stewards and the wider team.

Skills

Cafe Chef experience

Sous Chef background

Supervisory experience

Menu development

Event catering support

Organization and time management

Guest service skills

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

McCalls Catering & Events is seeking a Café Chef to lead day-to-day operations in a busy kitchen in San Francisco. You will cook to established recipes, manage stock, and supervise the kitchen during service.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years Café Chef experience or 4+ years as Sous Chef in high-volume settings, plus strong leadership, organization, and guest-service skills. Vaccination policy and safety standards apply.