Executive Chef — Tapestry Bistro & Bar

San Francisco Design Center | SoMa

Tapestry Bistro & Bar, located inside the iconic San Francisco Design Center, is seeking a visionary Executive Chef to lead a design-inspired, chef‑driven culinary program. This role oversees menu innovation, kitchen operations, financial performance, team leadership, and guest experience across bistro service, private events, and cultural programming.

What You’ll Do

1. Create seasonal, modern menus aligned with sustainability and plant-forward principles
2. Lead recipe development, tastings, costing, and plating standards
3. Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure excellence in food quality
4. Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships
5. Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements
6. Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performance culinary team
7. Collaborate closely with FOH, operations, and leadership teams
8. Represent Tapestry as a culinary ambassador during events and client interactions

What You Bring

1. 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, including 2+ years as an Executive Chef
2. Proven success developing menus and leading kitchen teams
3. Strong operational, financial, and organizational skills
4. Knowledge of sustainability, nutrition trends, and modern techniques
5. ServSafe Manager certification
6. Hands‑on experience with health department inspections
7. Strong communication and leadership skills
8. Culinary degree or equivalent experience
9. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event schedules as needed

This role offers a balance rarely found at this level: daytime-focused operations, predictable events, and a design-forward environment that sparks creativity.

Infuse Hospitality, part of the Phoenix3 Collective portfolio, provides culinary and hospitality solutions for corporate workplaces, specialty venues, and the activation of mixed-use spaces. With a passion for authentic experiences and a commitment to thoughtful innovation, Infuse is redefining how hospitality enhances the places where we work, gather, and connect. Infuse currently operates dining locations nationwide. More information about Infuse Hospitality can be found at Infuse Hospitality |Redefining how hospitality enhances the places where we work.

Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!