Chef

54 Mint; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Collaborative, team-driven culture

Opportunity for creative input and menu development

Job summary

A restaurant group in San Francisco is looking for a Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and develop authentic Italian menus. The ideal candidate should have 3–5+ years of experience in Italian cuisine and a strong understanding of food cost and labor management. This role offers a salary between $80,000 and $100,000, growth opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in Italian cuisine.
• Proven leadership in a high-volume or fine-casual environment.
• Strong operational awareness and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations with consistency and high standards.
• Develop and execute seasonal Italian menus.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L performance.
• Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Leadership

Financial awareness

Communication

Education

Valid Food Handler Certification (ServSafe or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Toast

OpenTable

Job description

Mint Hospitality is looking for its new Chef!

We are looking for a hands‑on culinary leader with a strong foundation in authentic Italian cuisine and the ability to balance creativity with disciplined cost control and operational awareness.

Experience required: Italian cuisine, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), and reporting tools within Toast. A solid understanding of food cost, labor management, and administrative responsibilities is essential.

Our core values guide everything we do: Hospitality, Authenticity, Leadership, and Ownership. We’re looking for someone who naturally embodies these and leads by example.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily kitchen operations with consistency and high standards
• Develop and execute seasonal Italian menus
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L performance
• Oversee ordering, vendors, and inventory systems
• Ensure full compliance with SF health department standards
• Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team
• Collaborate on events, specials, and programming
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspection‑ready kitchen

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years Italian cuisine experience (required)
• Proven leadership in a high‑volume or fine‑casual environment
• Strong financial and operational awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office + Toast (OpenTable a plus)
• Knowledge of SF health + food safety standards
• Valid Food Handler Certification (ServSafe or equivalent)
• Clear communication and a solutions‑oriented leadership style

What We Offer

• $80,000 – $100,000 salary (DOE)
• Growth opportunities
• Collaborative, team‑driven culture
• Opportunity for creative input and menu development

About Us

Mint Hospitality Group is a San Francisco-based restaurant group focused on authentic Italian concepts.

Our mission: Feeding Italian hospitality.

To apply: Please send a PDF copy of your resume along with a brief introduction.