Sous Chef

AM Sous Chef - Birdsong (SOMA)

Join the culinary team at Birdsong, led by Chef Chris Bleidorn. Birdsong is a 2 Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, focused on whole animal and heritage cuisine. We are seeking a talented individual to join our culinary leadership team as an AM Sous Chef.

We are looking for humble, passion driven, hard working individuals with a dedication to learning and a strong motivation to positively contribute to the team and the restaurant.

This position will work primarily in the morning through evening and be responsible for production, ordering, and taking charge of the AM hourly team. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Requirements

• 2+ years in high-end kitchens with Michelin experience preferred
• Long-term commitment and stability - we want someone who plans to stay and evolve with us
• Management experience leading kitchen teams toward daily and weekly objectives
• Organizational skills for multi-unit storage (cold and dry storage, including a meat cellar), inventory tracking, and order management
• Technical expertise with professional equipment and refined cooking methods
• Professional standards including California Food Handler's certification (manager's certification a plus)
• Clean work habits and strong attention to detail
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility

Job Duties

The Birdsong AM Sous Chef helps run the kitchen and morning team. The following is a description of the responsibilities that they may take on, and these may evolve with time.

Benefits

Birdsong provides comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401k options, commuter benefits and dining discounts.

Application Process

If these fundamentals resonate with you, please submit your cover letter and resume. The interview process will include a phone call, followed by in-person meeting and potential one day work trial.