Chef de Cuisine

About this position

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

Hayati is an upcoming Levantine / Mediterranean restaurant Located in San Francisco’s Ferry building set to open Mid January 2027. 

We are looking for a thoughtful and confident culinary leader who combines technical skills with strong leadership, organization, communication and business acumen. The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with Culinary & management team to lead the day-to-day culinary operations of Hayati and Bar Leïla while contributing to the continued evolution of the restaurant and its culinary program.

• Lead all aspects of daily kitchen operations while maintaining  standards for quality, consistency, organization, and execution
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen operations
• 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
• Oversee kitchen scheduling, staffing, training, and performance
• Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and waste while balancing operational and culinary priorities
• Work collaboratively with FOH leadership to create a cohesive restaurant and guest experience
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, organization, food safety, and sanitation

Benefits : 

• • 401K
  • Dental and vision options
  • Paid time off
  • development and growth opportunities

Compensation: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Location and commute

San Francisco, CA .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3168585893.