Che Fico is looking for Experienced Sous Chef

About the Position:

Che Fico is first and foremost a San Francisco restaurant and establishes itself as a member of the community through warm hospitality and a generous spirit.

We are looking for a sous chef interested in learning about handmade and extruded pasta, house-made salumi production, pizza technique, bread and dough making, wood fire cooking, and many other techniques in a high volume setting from Chefs with experience at the best restaurants in the world.

We source products from many extraordinary local farms whom we have direct relationships with and will work to expand your product knowledge base - our team visits three bay area markets every week to source the best product possible. We offer interdepartmental education opportunities throughout the restaurant allowing our team members to grow their skill base.

We provide a safe and positive working environment where you can grow as a cook and a manager. This is a kitchen that promotes a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 based on experience

Competitive wages plus bonus opportunities

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Free Mental health resources

Paid-Time-Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement savings plan - 401k with 4% match

Opportunities for internal growth and career advancement - we are a fast growing company and look to promote from within

Profit sharing - after one year you will have access to our quarterly profit sharing pool

Financial education - we host monthly P&L reviews open to all employees

Work-Life Balance

We host staff events, field trips and seminars to build restaurant culture and further our development as a team.

Candidates must have four years of cooking experience, previous management experience, a great attitude, a good sense of humor, drive, dedication to their craft, and a true willingness to learn. Experience in Italian cuisine is a plus, but not required.

Relocation financial support is possible for the right candidate.

We highly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We highly value and seek diversity among our team.

About Che Fico:

Che Fico is a California Italian restaurant opened in Spring of 2018 and was shortly thereafter named one of Bon Appetit's Hot 10 New Restaurants. Owner Chefs David Nayfeld (Eleven Madison Park, Robuchon) has partnered with operator Matt Brewer (Hogsalt Hospitality) to bring Che Fico to San Francisco's Nopa neighborhood. The restaurant features handmade pasta, pizza, charcuterie, wood-fired meats and other dishes utilizing local California ingredients as if the Bay Area were a region of Italy. Che Fico has robust craft cocktail program, as well as a very developed wine and beverage program highlighting California and Italy.

Press:

Bon Appétit

http://projects.bonappetit.com/hot10/p/1

New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/25/travel/che-fico-restaurant-san-francisco-review.html

SF Chronicle

https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/diningout/article/Che-Fico-12977186.php

Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/san-franciscos-hottest-restaurant-is-in-an-old-auto-body-shop/2018/08/16/bf4cc92a-9cba-11e8-b60b-1c897f17e185story.html?noredirect=on