Executive Sous Chef - Hands-On, High-Volume Italian Kitchen

Gecko Hospitality - Don Hutcheson; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Italian Eatery & Deli in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen on the dining floor. This is a working role where you will jump in at any station, mentor the culinary team and drive excellence in food quality, speed and hospitality.

The ideal candidate has strong Italian cuisine knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and a track record of maintaining standards in a fast-paced deli and restaurant setting.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional culinary experience in high-volume settings.
• Hands-on leadership while managing busy service.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, sauces, pastas, meats, pizza and scratch cooking.
• Ability to lead, coach and develop kitchen staff.
• Solid food safety, sanitation, inventory, portion control and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations, working hands-on with the team to ensure smooth execution during peak times.
• Maintain food quality, consistency and presentation as per recipes and standards.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team through training, coaching and scheduling support.
• Manage kitchen production, prep, line setup, service, catering production and inventory.
• Uphold food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and compliant kitchen.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and management to improve performance, costs and guest experience.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Hands-on cooking

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Confidential Italian Eatery & Deli in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen on the dining floor. This is a working role where you will jump in at any station, mentor the culinary team and drive excellence in food quality, speed and hospitality.

The ideal candidate has strong Italian cuisine knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and a track record of maintaining standards in a fast-paced deli and restaurant setting.