Che Fico Hiring Am Bread Baking Production Lead (alamo square / nopa)

Join the culinary team at the award-winning restaurant, Che Fico. Named one of Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants in the country, Che Fico features Italian cuisine using California’s local and seasonal ingredients, with a menu of handmade pasta, wood fired pizza, house-cured salumi, seasonal antipasti and wood-fire roasted meats and fish. We are looking for an experienced bread baker interested in becoming responsible for all types of Italian baking and dessert production. Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in high quality restaurants, and/or bakeries, and experience in a leadership position. You will learn how to make, and be responsible for all types of traditional and unconventional Italian pastries, breads, confections, and more. Experience with bread baking is crucial. Restaurant production is also highly preferred. Become part of shaping the direction of an evolving program! Candidates must have a great attitude, a good sense of humor, drive, dedication to their craft, and a true willingness to learn. We provide a safe, supported and positive working environment where you can grow in your field, and with our ever-expanding company. We source produce from many extraordinary local farms and will work to expand your product knowledge base. We shop three times a week at local farmer's markets to create connections and strengthen existing ones in our effort to serve the best local products and a simple, yet refined manner. We highly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Details: Compensation: $22-$25/hr DOE + Tips - pastry cooks earn average of $50-70/day Employment type: full-time Benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance Our restaurant: Che Fico is an established California Italian restaurant featuring handmade pasta, wood fired pizza, house cured salumi, wood fired meats and other dishes utilizing the best local ingredients as if the Bay Area were a region of Italy. The Che Fico wine program reflects our food ethos, with an emphasis on traditional and biodynamic wine making. We feature local farmers wherever possible, and support small businesses and family winemakers. Che Fico is first and foremost a San Francisco neighborhood restaurant, a member of the community through warm hospitality and a generous spirit. Articles: http://projects.bonappetit.com/hot10/p/1 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/25/travel/che-fico-restaurant-san-francisco-review.html https://www.sfchronicle.com/restaurants/diningout/article/Che-Fico-12977186.php https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/san-franciscos-hottest-restaurant-is-in-an-old-auto-body-shop/2018/08/16/bf4cc92a-9cba-11e8-b60b-1c897f17e185_story.html?noredirect=on