Lead Sous Chef – High-Volume Scratch Kitchen & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Company HSA contribution

401K

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Growth opportunities

Restaurant discounts

Job summary

Pinstripes, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is looking for a seasoned kitchen leader to partner with the Executive Chef and oversee daily operations, ensuring consistent execution across prep, line, and events.

You will coach the kitchen team, uphold food quality and safety standards, manage costs and inventory, and help hire and onboard BOH staff to drive guest experiences and growth as our venues expand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years kitchen experience with leadership preferred.
• Positive attitude and passion for hospitality.
• 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 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

Leadership

Food safety

Kitchen ops

Inventory control

Team development

Communication

High-volume

Food cost

Scheduling

Motivation

Tools

Hot Schedules

Margin H

Micros

Job description

Pinstripes, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is looking for a seasoned kitchen leader to partner with the Executive Chef and oversee daily operations, ensuring consistent execution across prep, line, and events.

You will coach the kitchen team, uphold food quality and safety standards, manage costs and inventory, and help hire and onboard BOH staff to drive guest experiences and growth as our venues expand.