Sous Chef - San Francisco

Sous Chef – San Francisco – $85,000–$95,000

Our client is a prestigious fine dining restaurant located in a historic neighborhood of a major West Coast city. Known for its refined, seasonal tasting menu inspired by French and Italian culinary traditions, the restaurant is led by a highly acclaimed chef and deeply values sustainable practices and local sourcing. With close partnerships with regional farms and purveyors, the kitchen is driven by innovation, seasonality, and craft.

They are now seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their dynamic back-of-house team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a Michelin-standard kitchen alongside a team committed to excellence, consistency, and creativity.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operationsLead and supervise BOH staff to ensure precision and consistency across all stationsUphold the restaurant’s high culinary standards in execution, cleanliness, and professionalismParticipate in menu development, tastings, and recipe testingEnsure full compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulationsManage inventory, ordering, and cost controls in collaboration with leadershipMentor junior team members and contribute to a positive, learning-focused kitchen culture

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years' experience as Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a fine dining or Michelin-caliber kitchenDeep understanding of seasonal cooking, modern French/Italian techniques, and ingredient sourcingProven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a high-performance teamStrong organizational skills and a calm, solution-oriented mindset under pressureFood Handler’s Certification (ServSafe or local equivalent) required

If you are a passionate, driven chef looking to take the next step in your fine dining career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join one of the city’s most respected culinary teams!

Due to the volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every candidate. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful—but don’t hesitate to reach out again for future opportunities.