Lead Sous Chef – Growth, PTO & R&D in High-Volume Kitchen

Goodwin Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with company match

R&D allowance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for a respected hospitality group in San Francisco. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities to mentor a growing kitchen team, maintain high standards, and help drive quality and consistency across service periods.

This position requires at least 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen, strong leadership, and a ServSafe Manager certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lead, work, and direct the line during service.
• Excellent knife skills; butchery experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and direct kitchen staff during service to ensure smooth execution.
• Mentor and develop line cooks to build a strong team.
• Maintain quality control and uphold company standards.
• Manage inventory and kitchen systems to optimize efficiency.
• Support the culinary team in delivering exceptional food consistently.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Knife skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for a respected hospitality group in San Francisco. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities to mentor a growing kitchen team, maintain high standards, and help drive quality and consistency across service periods.

This position requires at least 2+ years in a high-volume kitchen, strong leadership, and a ServSafe Manager certification.