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Cotogna —San Francisco, CA
- $125,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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- $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
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- Master's degree
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- Health insurance
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Chef de Cuisine

Cotogna -
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$125,000 - $140,000 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Food and beverage product quality management
Food quality maintenance
Menu design
Kitchen health and safety standards
Food waste mitigation
Food service purchasing
Establishing vendor partnerships as a food service manager
Food service health code compliance
Food service workstation cleanliness
Team leadership
Staff scheduling
Cooking
Sustainable sourcing
Team scheduling
Performance management
Team development
Kitchen cost control
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Team training
Kitchen staff training
Mentoring
Recruiting
Organizational skills
Italian cuisine
Relationship management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Clean workspace maintenance
Kitchen staff scheduling

Full Job Description

Chef de Cuisine | Cotogna

Cotogna is seeking an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team.

Located in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square, Cotogna is a celebrated, ingredient-driven restaurant from Chef Michael Tusk. The restaurant draws inspiration from the traditions of Italian cuisine and the exceptional bounty of Northern California, with a menu centered around handmade pastas, wood-fired cooking, and the finest seasonal ingredients sourced through longstanding relationships with local farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and artisans.

The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with Chef Michael Tusk to lead the day-to-day culinary operations of Cotogna while contributing to the continued evolution of the restaurant and its culinary program.

We are looking for a thoughtful and confident culinary leader who combines a high level of technical skill with strong leadership, organization, and communication. The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for Italian cuisine, seasonal cooking, exceptional ingredients, and developing talented cooks into the next generation of culinary leaders.

What You’ll Do

Lead all aspects of daily kitchen operations while maintaining Cotogna’s standards for quality, consistency, organization, and execution
Collaborate closely with Chef Michael Tusk on menu development and the continued evolution of Cotogna’s culinary program
Oversee food preparation, execution, presentation, and quality across all services
Lead, mentor, train, and develop the culinary team, creating a kitchen culture rooted in professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and growth
Recruit, onboard, and develop a strong and engaged BOH team
Oversee kitchen scheduling, staffing, training, and performance
Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and waste while balancing operational and culinary priorities
Maintain strong relationships with farmers, ranchers, fishermen, artisans, and other purveyors
Work collaboratively with FOH leadership to create a cohesive restaurant and guest experience
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation
Uphold the culinary standards and values of Cotogna and Quince & Co.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, or comparable senior culinary leadership role in a high-level, chef-driven restaurant
A strong foundation in Italian cuisine and techniques; experience with handmade pasta and wood-fired cooking is highly valued
Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, develop, and retain a strong culinary team
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen operations
Ability to maintain exceptional standards while leading a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
Collaborative and hands-on leadership style
Genuine commitment to mentorship, education, and the professional development of others
Deep appreciation for seasonality, responsible sourcing, and exceptional ingredients

Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Benefits Include:

Company-sponsored medical insurance
Dental and vision options
Paid time off
Dining benefits
Professional development and growth opportunities
Parking
401K
Relocation support

Quince & Co. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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