Pastry Sous Chef

Job Details

Cotogna is the quintessential neighborhood spot featuring seasonally and daily changing Italian cuisine with house-made pasta, spit-roasted and grilled meat, wood-oven pizza, local seafood, house-made gelatos and produce coming from the restaurant’s own farm. In keeping with Chef Michael Tusk’s cuisine, Cotogna showcases the best of Italian viticulture with an emphasis on organic, small scale wines true to their terroir.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

• Consistent scheduling with 2 days off in a row
• Competitive compensation
• 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K with up to 4% match
• Deep retail-cost wine discounts, Cotogna Farmer’s Market & restaurant dining discount
• Trips to our Fresh Run Farm in Marin and participation in our Employee Purchasing Program
• Relais & Chateaux discount at participating hotels and restaurants 
• Tax deferred commuter benefits for parking or public transportation
• Personalized structured career development plan and advancement opportunities
• Wine education curriculum
• Sponsorship of continuing education classes in food and beverage
• Supplemental relocation expenses possible and assisted housing search as needed

We are dedicated to setting new restaurant standards in hospitality, cuisine, and the employment experience. Our goal is to collaborate with talented professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow.  

 WHO WE ARE:

Situated in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square, Lindsay and Chef Michael Tusk own and operate Quince & Co Hospitality; a collection of unique restaurant concepts ranging from a Three Starred Michelin flagship to more casual, volume-based concepts, all unified in a commitment to exemplary hospitality, creativity, and a desire to innovate and continually reinvent. Quince & Co is a values-driven company committed to creating rewarding experiences for all team members with growth opportunities for advancement. 

WHO YOU ARE:

A career-minded, motivated, organized, and charismatic individual seeking a rewarding position in the restaurant industry. You are inherently hospitable, infinitely curious, and most importantly KIND. Your restaurant experience is varied and you are passionate about food and beverage, people and hospitality. You perform well under pressure and have an insatiable desire to learn. You want the opportunity to make your mark and contribute.

POSITION KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the preparation and service of food for both Cotogna and Quince
• Supporting Executive Pastry chef(s) of Quince and Cotogna in all BOH operations and communicates goals for the kitchen department and overall vision for the restaurants
• Management of labor
• Controlling inventories
• Assists in the enforcement of health and safety standard in the kitchen, walk ins and dry storage

POSITION REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Culinary degree preferred but not necessary
• One year experience as a Sous Chef in a similar concept
• Must be able to comply with all health and safety standards

Continue, develop, or launch your career with us at Cotogna!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.