Executive Sous Chef — New-Opening Italian Kitchen

COREcruitment; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dining discounts

Job summary

COREcruitment is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for a new opening in Menlo Park, CA. You will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor cooks, and work closely with an experienced Chef to build a high-quality Italian/Mediterranean dining program.

You’ll oversee food quality, safety, cost, and inventory in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Previous opening experience is a plus, and a hands-on leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Exec Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership role.
• Full-service restaurant experience, ideally Italian or Mediterranean.
• Comfortable working in a chef-driven, high-quality environment.
• Strong understanding of food cost, inventory and kitchen operations.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for quality and consistency.
• New opening experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in leading day-to-day kitchen operations
• Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency and presentation
• Lead service and ensure smooth execution in a high-volume environment
• Train and develop cooks while maintaining strong kitchen standards
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation and health code compliance
• Help establish systems, recipes and procedures for the new opening

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen operations

Food safety and sanitation

Food cost and inventory

Job description

COREcruitment is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for a new opening in Menlo Park, CA. You will lead day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor cooks, and work closely with an experienced Chef to build a high-quality Italian/Mediterranean dining program.

You’ll oversee food quality, safety, cost, and inventory in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Previous opening experience is a plus, and a hands-on leadership style is essential.