Lead Sous Chef – New Opening, Italian/Mediterranean Kitchen

COREcruitment; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Dining Discounts

Job summary

COREcruitment partners with a chef-driven full-service restaurant opening in San Francisco and is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening team.

This role offers the chance to lead a kitchen from the ground up, work closely with an experienced Chef, and help establish recipes, systems and standards for the new opening.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, maintain quality and safety, and drive a high-volume service with passion for Italian or Mediterranean cooking.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or in a leadership culinary role.
• Full-service restaurant experience, Italian or Mediterranean preferred.
• Chef-driven environment experience.
• Strong understanding of food cost and inventory management.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for quality and consistency.
• New opening experience is a plus, 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.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Kitchen Leadership

Food Cost Management

Kitchen Operations

High-Volume Service

Job description

COREcruitment partners with a chef-driven full-service restaurant opening in San Francisco and is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the opening team.

This role offers the chance to lead a kitchen from the ground up, work closely with an experienced Chef, and help establish recipes, systems and standards for the new opening.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, maintain quality and safety, and drive a high-volume service with passion for Italian or Mediterranean cooking.