Executive Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Menu Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health Savings Account option – with H

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Vacation

Voluntary benefits – LifeLock, Pet, A&

Job summary

Pinstripes, Inc. in San Mateo, CA, is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to partner with the Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure consistent execution, and uphold the highest food quality and safety standards.

You will coach and develop BOH team members, manage food costs and inventory, and lead service flow during high-volume events while maintaining exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• 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.

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

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Operational management

Team coaching

Communication

High-volume hospitality

Tools

Hot Schedules

Margin H

Micros

Job description

Pinstripes, Inc. in San Mateo, CA, is seeking an experienced kitchen leader to partner with the Executive Chef to oversee day-to-day operations, ensure consistent execution, and uphold the highest food quality and safety standards.

You will coach and develop BOH team members, manage food costs and inventory, and lead service flow during high-volume events while maintaining exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.