Join our culinary team at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana in Burlingame, CA, where your creativity takes center stage! This Head Chef position invites you to showcase your culinary talents in a dynamic environment that values high performance and guest satisfaction. With a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $95,000 per year and quarterly bonus, your skills will be rewarding both personally and financially.
You’ll have the opportunity to craft dishes using fresh, high-quality ingredients, while collaborating with a fun and energetic team passionate about Italian cuisine. This role is perfect for chefs who thrive in a professional yet flexible workplace that encourages innovation and excellence. You can enjoy great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, and Paid Meals. Seize this opportunity to elevate your culinary career at Il Fornaio and make a lasting impact on our valued guests!

As the Chef at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana in Burlingame, CA, you will lead food preparation and service for all meal periods, focusing on the authenticity and creativity of Italian cuisine. Your expertise will shine through recipe adherence and the creation of daily specials, while you train and supervise kitchen staff to maintain high standards. Compliance with food safety and sanitary requirements is crucial, and you will ensure that food quality and cost standards are consistently met. In addition to culinary responsibilities, you’ll manage kitchen administration, including inventory, ordering, and scheduling, all within cost control guidelines.
With a requirement of 4 years of prior experience as a Chef or Assistant Chef, your extensive knowledge of Italian Cuisine, Cost Control, Food Safety Programs, HACCP, and Health Department regulations will be vital for success in this high-performance, customer-focused role.