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Sous Chef – Michelin-Starred Restaurant – San Francisco, CA

The Chef Agency – California

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03rd September, 2026

Location: San Francisco, CA.
Salary: $70K-$80K.
Benefits: M/D/V, PTO, 401(k) match, dining discounts, wellness, education, uniform benefits, EAP, relocation assistance.
 
Michelin-Starred Fine Dining Restaurant seeks a Sous Chef to lead BOH execution, develop teams, and uphold elite culinary standards.
 
Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of Sous Chef experience in a Michelin-level environment.
  • Calm, confident leadership with strong mentoring, accountability, and communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of food cost, inventory, labor, and kitchen financial management.
  • Proven ability to independently lead and develop high-performing BOH teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily BOH operations, including prep, cooking, quality control, and shift execution.
  • Hire, train, mentor, and develop kitchen teams while reinforcing performance standards.
  • Manage ordering, inventory, food costs, sanitation, and recipe consistency.
  • Partner with culinary and service leaders to ensure seamless communication and guest execution.