Executive Sous Chef

Pinstripes; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid sick leave

Growth opportunities

Food discounts

Job summary

Pinstripes in San Mateo, CA is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and mentor the BOH team. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent execution of culinary standards across prep, line, and events, while managing food costs and inventory.

The role requires 3+ years of kitchen experience with leadership, strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of kitchen experience with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory systems.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure consistent execution.
• Lead and support kitchen team members, providing coaching, feedback, and development.
• Maintain and uphold all food quality, presentation, and recipe standards across prep, line, and events.
• Execute and oversee service, including expo, to ensure smooth kitchen flow.
• Assist in managing food costs, labor, and ordering to support operational goals.
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and EcoSure standards are consistently met.
• Support hiring, training, and onboarding of BOH team members.
• Assist in inventory management, invoicing, and product ordering.
• Step in to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Inventory management

Staff coaching

Communication

Team development

Tools

Hot Schedules

Margin H

Micros

Job description

Description

Here at Pinstripes, people are our greatest asset. We’re dedicated to maintaining a passionate and fun team culture that consistently delivers guests the most memorable and amazing dining and entertainment experience in the world. We are an all-scratch kitchen that prides ourselves on our fresh ingredients, seasonal menus, high food quality standards and exceptional service.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure consistent execution


• Lead and support kitchen team members, providing coaching, feedback, and development


• Maintain and uphold all food quality, presentation, and recipe standards across prep, line, and events


• Execute and oversee service, including expo, to ensure smooth kitchen flow


• Assist in managing food costs, labor, and ordering to support operational goals


• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and EcoSure standards are consistently met


• Support hiring, training, and onboarding of BOH team members


• Assist in inventory management, invoicing, and product ordering


• Step in to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef

What's in it for you:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• Health Savings Account option – including company HSA contribution


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401K


• Employee Assistance Program


• Company provided Short Term Disability Insurance


• Company provided Long Term Disability Insurance


• Flexible Vacation


• Voluntary benefits – LifeLock Protection, Pet Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness offerings


• Growth opportunities, with several new restaurant openings


• Discounts on Food, Beverage and Activities

Salary Range $85,000 - $95,000 annually

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of kitchen experience, with leadership experience preferred


• Positive attitude and passion for hospitality


• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations


• Understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory systems


• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment


• Passion for food, quality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences


• Experience with Hot Schedules, Margin H, and Micros, preferred

*** Must be 21 years old and over ***

Paid Sick Leave is limited to 40 hours (5 days) for the year and maximum is 80 hours (10 days).

We focus on an inclusive culture and celebrate everyone for who they are. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

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