Job Description

Daytime Café Chef | $80,000 - $90,000 | San Francisco

Full-Time

Are you an experienced chef who enjoys running a busy kitchen, creating quality food and keeping service running smoothly?

We’re looking for an experienced Café Chef to join our team and take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen. This is a hands-on role for someone who combines strong cooking skills with organization, leadership and high standards.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the wider kitchen and catering team to deliver consistently high-quality food while managing stock, food preparation, presentation and kitchen standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing and cooking dishes to established recipes and standards
Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and portion control
Supporting menu and product development
Managing stock levels, deliveries, rotation and waste
Assisting with stock counts and inventory control
Helping coordinate the kitchen team during service
Supporting catering events and larger functions
Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organized kitchen
Ensuring food safety, health and safety procedures are followed
Communicating effectively with chefs, stewards and the wider team

What We’re Looking For

You must have either:

At least 3 years of previous Café Chef experience, or
At least 4 years of Sous Chef experience within a high-volume operation

You should also have:

Previous supervisory experience in a busy commercial kitchen
Experience with menu or product development
Experience supporting large events or catering functions
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Good communication and guest service skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A valid California Food Handler Card
ServSafe Manager Certification

The role involves prolonged standing and walking, as well as regularly lifting, pushing and pulling kitchen and catering equipment.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the operation when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description

Covid Vaccination is a requirement of the job and accommodations due to disability or religious reasons will be evaluated in compliance with prevailing regulations.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vacation and sick leave
Holiday pay

This is a full-time position with a rotating schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Interested? Apply today with your resume to be considered.

Company Description

The San Francisco Bay Area is home to some of the most spectacular events - set against incomparable vistas and gorgeous venues that exist throughout the Bay Area. McCalls Catering & Events is known for fabulous cuisine, innovative event planning & design... and flawless execution. Join us as we celebrate some of the San Francisco Area’s most interesting events that we have had the privilege to produce.

Company Description

McCalls Catering & Events

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