🔥 Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef – $30+/hr (Santa Clara) 🔥
Rise Woodfire – Elevated Comfort Food, Woodfired Flavor, Unforgettable Vibe
📍 Santa Clara Flagship (also have an opening in San Mateo Location)
đź’° Guaranteed $30+/hr-- (26/hour + Shared Tips)
⏰ Full-Time | Mid-Level
We’re Rise Woodfire – a high-energy, 280-seat restaurant serving crave-worthy, woodfired, American-Italian comfort food. Our flagship kitchen is always buzzing… and we’re looking for a rockstar Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef to help lead our crew and deliver unforgettable dishes to our guests.
This is your chance to work in a beautiful, busy, and positive environment where creativity meets consistency.
The Role
As Assistant KM / Sous Chef, you’ll report directly to the KM and GM, helping guide the entire kitchen team. You’ll keep operations smooth, food standards sky-high, and the vibe strong.
What You Bring
âś… 5+ years in a professional kitchen (2+ years management)
âś… Experience with American & Woodfired Pizza
âś… Creative passion to evolve a comfort-food menu rooted in American & Italian classics
✅ Mastery of kitchen sanitation & health standards (valid food handler’s card)
âś… Strong organizational skills & eye for detail
✅ Commitment to quality – every plate counts
âś… Inventory, food, & labor cost control skills
âś… Positive attitude, leadership energy, and team spirit
âś… Solid references
Why Rise?
✨ $30+/hour guaranteed (base + tips)
✨ Join a team that actually loves working together
✨ Be part of a growing, locally-owned restaurant group
✨ Work with fresh, quality ingredients in a creative kitchen
We’re hiring NOW!
đź“§ Email your resume today for fastest response
đź’» Apply online: risewoodfire.com/jobs
📄 Bring your resume & food handler’s card to your interview
Come cook, lead, and grow with us. Let’s fire it up. 🔥