Head Chef

The restaurant is an elevated cocktail bar and tavern located near Oracle Park in San Francisco. This establishment is dedicated to offering approachable, craveable food and beverages with serious intention. It is a bar-forward concept where both the kitchen and the drinks play equally important roles in creating a memorable guest experience. The focus is on elevated tavern fare that highlights seasonal ingredients and pairs perfectly with craft cocktails, along with a carefully curated selection of wines, beers, and spirits. While guests come primarily for the drinks, they stay because of the quality and creativity of the food. The kitchen prides itself on delivering dishes that are just as memorable as the beverage program, making the overall dining experience truly unique and satisfying.

The role is for an experienced Chef to lead the kitchen operations as the restaurant launches this exciting new concept. This position offers an opportunity to be the culinary visionary behind the menu, designing dishes that complement the bar program with elevated small plates and bar food. As the chef, you will manage all daily kitchen operations with a focus on consistency, quality, and speed. You will also oversee innovative cooking techniques such as wood-fired and spit-roasted preparations while ensuring that every plate leaving the kitchen meets the highest standards of excellence and presentation. Additionally, you will be responsible for building and mentoring a strong, cohesive kitchen team from the ground up, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professionalism.

This role includes partnering closely with ownership to establish the culinary vision and develop kitchen systems and operational standards especially suited for the new restaurant opening. Managing inventory, food costs, ordering, and vendor relationships will also be key components of ensuring profitability while maintaining premium ingredient quality. Collaboration with the beverage program is essential to create food and drink pairings that enhance the guest experience even further. Maintaining rigorous food safety, cleanliness, and health compliance standards will also be essential to the role.

The ideal candidate for this position is a creative, organized, and charismatic leader with a genuine passion for food and hospitality. Experience in opening and launching new restaurants or culinary concepts is highly valued. The chef should thrive in a dynamic environment that balances creativity with operational excellence and possess strong leadership and project management skills. Attention to detail, curiosity about ingredients and techniques, and a commitment to building a proud and motivated team are also crucial traits. Above all, the candidate should be kind, approachable, and collaborative, fostering a respectful and empowering workplace environment.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $100,000 depending on experience, along with health insurance and paid time off. The company is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment, welcoming candidates who bring their authentic selves to work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, they embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The restaurant values respect, collaboration, and excellence, ensuring team members have the opportunity to thrive and make their mark in a vibrant, communal kitchen atmosphere.