Chef de Cuisine - Upscale Plant-Based Restaurant

Willow Tree Recruiting; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Annual bonus

Job summary

A leading local restaurant group in Palo Alto is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee kitchen operations at their upscale, plant-based restaurant. This full-time position offers a salary range of $95,000 - $105,000, with bonuses and benefits including 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years in high-volume kitchens and a passion for food quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Chef De Cuisine/Executive Chef for a high-volume restaurant.
• Passion and experience in plant-based cuisine preferred.
• Must have open availability to work.

Responsibilities

• Run all the operations of the kitchen.
• Hire, train, coach, develop and motivate staff.
• Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction and food quality.

Skills

Leadership

Recipe development

High-volume kitchen experience

Guest satisfaction

Job description

Overview

Willow Tree Recruiting provided pay range. This range is provided by Willow Tree Recruiting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from Willow Tree Recruiting

Senior Recruiter at Willow Tree Recruiting - Hospitality Specialist

$95,000 - $105,000 + Bonus

Join this leading local restaurant group, as a Chef de Cuisine for a full-service, plant-based restaurant in Palo Alto.

COMPANY:

• Locally based, highly respected, with some of the most successful restaurants in San Francisco
• 20-30 locations in the Bay Area and growing

BENEFITS & FEATURES:

• Excellent career growth opportunity
• Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance paid 100% for employee
• 401K

YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY:

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for running all the operations of the kitchen. Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Hire, train, coach, develop and motivate staff
• Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction and food quality
• Recipe development, costing and record-keeping

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• 2 + years as a Chef De Cuisine/Executive Chef for a high-volume ($4M+), upscale, full-service restaurant
• Passion, training, and experience in plant-based cuisine helpful, but not required
• Genuine enjoyment of working with people
• Passionate, energetic, and detail oriented
• Must have open availability to work
• Local candidates preferred but will consider relo candidates as well

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development, Management, and Quality Assurance
• Industries
• Restaurants, Food and Beverage Services, and Hospitality

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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