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Kitchen Manager – San Francisco (Full-Service Restaurant) (lower haight)
Salary/Wage: Commensurate with experience
About the Role
A full-service restaurant in San Francisco is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily back-of-house operations. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a strong background in fish butchery, seafood management, and familiarity with Asian ingredients and cooking techniques. Sushi experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including prep, service, and closing.
• Lead, train, and schedule back-of-house staff to maintain high performance and morale.
• Supervise fish butchery and seafood handling; ensure proper storage, rotation, and freshness.
• Maintain compliance with San Francisco Department of Public Health standards.
• Control food costs, labor, and waste to achieve profitability goals.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relations.
• Collaborate with leadership on menu execution, specials, and process improvements.
• Ensure consistency in preparation, plating, and portioning.
• Cultivate a positive, respectful, and efficient kitchen culture.
Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience as a Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or equivalent leadership role.
• Fish butchery and seafood management experience required.
• Familiarity with Asian ingredients and cooking techniques preferred.
• Sushi experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and train staff in a high-volume environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with kitchen financials, costing, and scheduling systems.
• Culinary degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
Schedule & Benefits
• Full-time position, 5 days per week.
• Competitive salary/wage commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for growth within an established and respected restaurant group.
• Employee dining discounts and other benefits.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your leadership experience and background in fish butchery and seafood management.

2161 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Negotiable Salary