Executive Sous Chef - Brunch
22 days ago
San Francisco
Job Description ABOUT US Located in Nopa, Early to Rise is one of San Francisco's fantastic most loved brunch spots, featuring an old-school menu, but with all of our major staples made in the house. We are proud to make all of our own breakfast meats (bacon, ham, sausage, etc.), breads (bagels, English muffins and so on) as well as butter, hot sauce, jam ... you name it. We treat every job in the restaurant as a craft to be proud of and seek to create a positive, energetic work culture. We have an immediate opening for a seasoned Executive Sous Chef to oversee all back-of-house operations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for hospitality, a keen eye for detail, an ability to forecast, as well as lead and inspire a team while being fiscally mindful. Do you have at least 2 years’ experience as Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef? Are you highly organized and possess stellar leadership and cooking skills? Are you ready to embrace the frenetic energy of a popular brunch spot? If yes, we would like to meet you! Early to Rise offers competitive salary, medical benefits, a loyal customer base, and amazing food experiences! ABOUT YOU: • Proven experience in professional kitchens with a minimum of five (5) years on a busy line and at least two (2) years as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef or similar role in a restaurant or hospitality environment., • Excellent kitchen line skills., • Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal abilities., • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team in a high-pressure environment., • Ability to manage multiple priorities., • Interest in learning about restaurant operations, budgeting, and financial management., • Passion for food, hospitality, and creating exceptional guest experiences., • Google Workspace experience required; excel a plus Kitchen Operations Management • Oversee daily kitchen activities, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness., • Maintain food preparation schedules, ensuring all dishes are executed with precision and consistency., • Collaborate with Chef|Owner to innovate and introduce new menu items., • Experiment with seasonal ingredients to create specials that keep the menu seasonal and relevant., • Train, mentor, supervise, discipline kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment always with the focus on increasing staff knowledge and compliance., • Schedule kitchen staff shifts and manage labor costs, adapting to business needs., • Enforce food safety and sanitation regulations, maintaining health department standards., • Conduct regular inspections of kitchen equipment and utensils to ensure proper operation., • Monitor food and labor costs, making strategic adjustments to stay within budget., • Negotiate with vendors for the best prices and maintain good supplier relationships., • Work closely with FOH management to accommodate special dietary requests and ensure guest satisfaction.