Head Chef — Italian Cuisine, Lead & Elevate Kitchen

Il Fornaio; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid meals

Job summary

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana in Burlingame, CA is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, crafting authentic Italian dishes and elevating guest experience. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, cost controls, and maintain high standards across all meal periods.

With 4 years of chef-level experience, you will drive innovation, mentor the team, and manage inventory while delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years of prior experience as a Chef or Assistant Chef.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, cost control and food safety standards.
• Experience with HACCP and Health Department regulations.
• Leadership and training of kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead food preparation and service for all meal periods, focusing on authenticity and creativity of Italian cuisine.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff to maintain high standards and cost control.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and scheduling while ensuring compliance with food safety rules.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Cost control

Food safety programs

HACCP

Health department regulations

Leadership

Job description

Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana in Burlingame, CA is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, crafting authentic Italian dishes and elevating guest experience. You will supervise staff, ensure safety, cost controls, and maintain high standards across all meal periods.

With 4 years of chef-level experience, you will drive innovation, mentor the team, and manage inventory while delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.