Chef Wanted | Italian Concept

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Menu development input

Job summary

Mint Hospitality Group in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, develop seasonal Italian menus, and balance creativity with disciplined cost control.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of Italian cuisine experience, proven leadership in a high-volume environment, strong financial awareness, and proficiency with Toast, Excel, and OpenTable; health and safety standards are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years Italian cuisine experience (required).
• Leadership in a high-volume or fine‑casual environment.
• Knowledge of SF health and food safety standards.
• Food Handler Certification (ServSafe or equivalent).

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.
• 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.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Leadership

Cost management

Operational awareness

Communication

Tools

Toast

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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.