GUEST CHEF PORTAL

Irashaimase!

We are excited to bring you a new opportunity at Berkeley Bowl.

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We know restaurant start-up costs can be prohibitive. Between space rental and equipment, the investment can make the dream of running a restaurant out of reach for many talented chefs. We think that's a shame.

Also, we're hungry.

So we're going to invite you - restauranteurs, chefs, food truck operators, and professional pop-up teams to engage in our newest delicious experiment!

Guest Chef's at Berkeley Bowl Cafe! 

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We plan to begin in January 2024, so we're taking submissions now to ensure we have the best line-up for our tummies! From the start, we'll offer a couple of slots per week (based on availability) for you and your team to come and take over our cafe. There will be a flat fee to cover our expenses and a % charge of total sales to keep the flat fee affordable. 

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You'll bring your team and have full access to our cafe kitchen, including a commercial stove, salamander, brick pizza oven, deep fryers - all the things you expect to find in a well-stocked kitchen. We provide the space, a cashier, and marketing support through our website, social media posts, and a custom newsletter. 

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There are a few rules:

• You need to have the appropriate licenses and training to operate a food service business. 

• You need to have the necessary insurance (including workman's com) in order to be considered and participate.

• No alcohol (not even beer and wine) at this time

There are a few other items we'll go over with you if you're selected, but these three are non-negotiable and that ought to be a good start. So tell us what you want to serve up - we'll review your submission and get back to you to figure out the next steps. 

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Ready to get started? Take the first step and fill in the application below!

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