Executive Sous Chef | Lead, Mentor & Kitchen Ops

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

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.