Executive Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Equity and Company Car Program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

North Italia, part of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, seeks an Executive Chef in Walnut Creek to lead kitchen operations, guest experience, and financial performance.

You will manage shifts, ensure food quality, and mentor a high-volume culinary team in a fast-paced setting, driving growth and guest satisfaction.

Compensation ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 per year plus benefits, stock equity, 401k, tuition assistance, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials.
• Solid track record of upward career progression.
• Culinary school background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Demonstrate superior ingredient knowledge and culinary trends.
• Control labor and food costs to meet financial goals.
• Oversee receiving and storage procedures.
• Run volume shifts from expo or lead kitchen position.
• Create a calm, positive work environment and coach the team.
• Operate the restaurant as if you were an owner.

Skills

High-volume culinary management

Financials understanding

Labor cost control

Menu development

Team leadership

Education

Culinary school

Tools

POSitouch

Crunchtime

OpenTable

Job description

Compensation Range

$85,000 - $100,000 / Year

*Compensation may include base salary and geographic differential.

Overview

Hiring Immediately – Executive Chef

North Italia is offering:

• Stock Equity and Company Car Program
• Medical, dental and vision, company-paid group life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability
• Flexibility: Paid time off including vacation and sick time
• Health Savings Account Options
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• Employee Assistance Programs

Reporting to: This position reports to the General Manager. You will work with a passionate and highly respected team committed to leading and inspiring others to deliver our mission: Great Hospitality. Every Time.

What we offer:

As the Executive Chef you will:

• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Demonstrate superior ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends
• Use your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals through skillful management of labor cost, food cost, and other controllable costs
• Execute mastery of receiving and storage standard procedures
• Need to demonstrate ability to run volume shifts from either expo or lead kitchen position
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise creating a calm and positive work environment
• Foster an environment of continuous learning, open and honest feedback, and corrective action as needed
• Be responsible for running the restaurant as if an owner

You’ll thrive in this position if you are:

• Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Dedicated to creating a safe environment for the team and guest through highest standards for product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Committed to driving continuous improvement by coaching, leading, and developing the restaurant team
• Service-oriented in your approach to working in a high-volume environment

What we’re looking for:

• 5+years of high-volume culinary management experience
• Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking
• Culinary school background is a plus
• Prior POSitouch, Crunchtime, and Open Table experience is a plus
• Able to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
• Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat, and work in a confined space
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, and presentation of food

A Job Handcrafted Just For You

Since 2002, North Italia has been a favorite neighborhood spot for crave-worthy, from-scratch modern Italian food.

We believe every moment a guest spends with us should be one that is worth savoring. Our restaurants have a contemporary, welcoming vibe that our guests love. From the front of the house to the kitchen, our passion for what we do creates a vibrant energy that always makes you feel at home.

About the Company

Who we are: Established in 2002 under Fox Restaurants Concepts in Scottsdale, AZ, North Italia prides itself on delivering handcrafted Italian food in a modern environment with an in-restaurant experience that prioritizes great hospitality every time. We care about quality and details in everything we do, from the perfect hand-cut pasta ribbon and the freshness of our vegetables, to the team members we hire and the guests we serve.

North Italia joined the portfolio of unique restaurant concepts under The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in 2019, benefiting from the long-standing history, culture, and passion for excellence that serves more than 40,000 employees in more than 200 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the US.

We’re one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® because we care for our staff like family, give back to our communities and work towards a sustainable future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.