the matchmaker: May 20, 2008

Popular, Upscale and Hip Neighborhood Bistro Seeks Head Chef Who Is Passionate About Mediterranean Cuisine.

This is the perfect position for an ambitious, talented, and creative sous chef who is ready for their next step up. It is an opportunity for you to make your mark with the public and press. We serve dinner Tuesday thru Sunday and Saturday and Sunday brunch.

Your commitment to our success includes:

• Maintain food and labor percentages at all times



• Seasonally (every six to eight weeks) refresh the menu using sustainable, unusual and regional products



• reate nightly and weekly specials in addition to any seasonal changes



• Work the line and keep it clean and organized at all times



• Be a leader with a friendly, likeable, playful spirit



• Have a pleasant, no-temper personality along with the communication skills to make work enjoyable for both back and front-of-house employees



• Understanding that we have a highly repetitive clientele and your willingness to be friendly with and to keep them happy will make a difference

Please submit resume to JP13501 [at] yahoo [dot] com.

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Environmentally Conscious Investors wanted to be part of the penultimate green restaurant (with full bar and patio) opening in Berkeley in early 2009. With over $1 million raised to date, the founders need just a few extra investors proud to be part of this high profile venture across the street from the UC campus and close to major performance venues.

The award of this dining development project is a coup for our nationally recognized team and for you—if you have $25,000 or more to invest. In addition to expected return on investment, you will receive annual restaurant credit and the cachet of being associated with a stellar project!

For more information please email jsimon [at] fullplateconsulting [dot] com and put "Berkeley Investment" in the Subject or call Joan Simon at Full Plate Restaurant Consulting at 707-795-4885.

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Long-Established SF Financial District Restaurant For Sale By Owner

Full liquor license, 4000 sq. ft. including office; does a lot of private parties. Below market lease 2+5+5 with an accommodating landlord more interested in reliability than squeezing every dime. Foot traffic is moderate so you need to have what it takes to make your concept (full dining, not a lounge) a destination.

Asking $365,000 for direct sale without owner having to pay a broker's fee. Out of town—so inquiries are being vetted by Joan Simon of Full Plate Restaurant Consulting at jsimon [at] fullplateconsulting [dot] com. 707-795-4885.