Executive Director — Sprouts Chef Training (South San Francisco, CA)

Overview
Sprouts Chef Training empowers youth in the Bay Area and New York City who are experiencing hardship by providing culinary training, mentorship, and career placement. Since 2012, more than 180 youth have leveraged the program to overcome housing instability, pursue higher education, and launch sustainable careers. With chef mentors and community partners, Sprouts works to create a future where all young people have access to fulfilling career pathways.

The Role
The Executive Director will serve as the strategic and operational leader of Sprouts Chef Training, guiding fundraising, governance, and program execution. This is a hands-on leadership position that balances vision-setting with relationship-building and operational management. The ED will represent the organization publicly, collaborate with renowned chef partners, and cultivate key donor and sponsor relationships.

What They’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is an experienced nonprofit leader with a proven track record in fundraising, donor stewardship, and board engagement. Strong organizational systems-building, budget management, and team leadership skills are essential. The role requires excellent communication abilities, emotional intelligence, and comfort representing the organization in high-visibility settings.

Highlights

• Salary range: $125,000–$145,000 with stipends and benefits
• Remote role with quarterly travel to San Francisco; 1–2 trips annually to NYC
• Operating budget: $700K–$1.1M, supported by donors, foundations, and events
• Benefits include paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and health stipend
• Work with high-profile chef partners (e.g., Alice Waters, Dominique Crenn) and engaged board advisors

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How to Apply

We are eager to hear from you! Please send the following to sprouts@sproutscheftraining.org:

• Resume
• Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position
• Link to your LinkedIn profile