the matchmaker: September 16, 2008

Pacific Catch is seeking a highly experienced Executive Chef to operate their 150+ seat restaurant at their 9th Avenue location. Rated as “Best Seafood Restaurant” by both the readers and editors of Citysearch, Pacific Catch has ambitious plans to continue its growth as an emerging, successful restaurant chain. Candidate must be passionate about Pacific Rim and Latin cuisines and ingredients, developing people, and delivering exceptional food quality and service on a consistent basis. A combination of an outgoing personality, organizational and great people management skills are key. Please send resumes to tom [at] pacificcatch [dot] com.



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Executive Catering Chef for Back to Earth Organic Catering. If organic, seasonal, local cuisine is your passion, come join our dynamically growing company. We cater everything from small parties to weddings and galas—all with a conscious emphasis on doing more than simply making a buck.

You will be responsible for all aspects of kitchen management including menu creation, ordering, staffing, cost controls, budgeting, etc. A heavily administrative position with long hours outside of the kitchen, excellent computer skills and a willingness to do whatever needed to get the job done a must. Five years experience and schedule flexibility are key. Full benefits $55–75,000 + bonus. Email cover letter and resume to staffing [at] backtoearth [dot] com, 510-652-2000.



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Executive Chef needed for Terrain, a new organic dining venue opening in Berkeley in 2009. The ideal candidate for this cutting edge space across from the UC campus will have solid background managing a 100-seat venue with a breakfast café, full lunch with a strong “to go” component and dinner destination dishes for pre-performance clientele, as well as general dining and full bar menus.

Our goal is affordable, 100% organic food expressive of a commitment to simple, seasonal flavors with approximately 50% vegetarian choices. Email jsimon [at] fullplateconsulting [dot] com. Be sure to put “Terrain Chef” in the Subject.



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General Manager interested in creating an environment where a sense of warmth and community are critical to success. Terrain, a unique organic restaurant with patio opening in Berkeley’s David Brower Center in 2009 will have a built-in clientele of office conference attendees and nearby university regulars, as well as neighborhood locals, pre-performance diners and anyone looking for high quality, creative, yet affordable fare.

We seek an experienced leader to oversee FOH for lunch with a strong “to go” component, casual dinner destination dining and full bar. Email jsimon [at] fullplateconsulting [dot] com or fax resumes to Full Plate Restaurant Consulting at 707-795-4885. Be sure to put “Terrain GM” in the Subject.



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Delfina Restaurant Seeks General Manager

We're looking for an individual who is passionate and excited about food and wine, passionate about service and in love with the restaurant business.

This person will have prior fine dining management experience and at least five years in the business.

The right candidate will have excellent leadership skills: the ability to inspire, train and develop staff. This person will also be organized, have excellent communication skills and loads of energy.

Our general manager will oversee Delfina Restaurant and Pizzeria Delfina next door—a total staff of seventy-five.

Please paste your resume into the body of the email. Do not send as an attachment. Attachments will not be opened. Email anne [at] delfinasf [dot] com.