Job Details

Sous Chef – Artisanal Pizzeria

$75,000 - $80,000 + Bonus

This well-known and highly regarded restaurant group is seeking a passionate Sous Chef for its artisanal pizzeria, offering strong compensation, excellent training, and growth opportunity.

About the Company:

• Award-winning San Francisco restaurant group known for its refined approach to modern Italian cuisine and exceptional hospitality
• Chef-driven group known for quality ingredients, seasonally inspired menus, and a strong commitment to hospitality and team culture

What We Offer You:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO and vacation
• 401k with company match
• 10% bonus potential
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly cell phone stipend

Your Role with the Company:

The Sous Chef supports daily back-of-house operations and execution. Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and inspire the culinary team with passion and professionalism, upholding the highest standards of food, hospitality, and teamwork
• Execute and uphold all recipes, specs, and plating standards, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, and presentation
• Oversee daily prep and production, including station setup and batch production to support smooth, on-time service
• Manage ordering of ingredients and kitchen supplies, keeping product levels aligned with business needs and minimizing shortages and waste
• Monitor food handling, storage, labeling, and cleanliness to maintain a safe, organized kitchen and full health department compliance
• Work hands-on on the line and in prep, coaching in real time and helping the team deliver an excellent guest experience
• Communicate product needs and prep priorities to the GM and culinary leadership, supporting clear execution across shifts

Your Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a Sous Chef for a $4M+ casual full-service restaurant/pizzeria
• Strong understanding of prep, production, and station execution, with consistent follow through on recipes and standards
• Experience with ordering and basic inventory to keep ingredients and supplies on hand
• Food safety knowledge and commitment to cleanliness, organization, and health code compliance
• Emotionally intelligent, humble, and composed under pressure
• Pizza experience is required
• Spanish speaking skills highly desired

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER