Italian High-Volume Executive Sous Chef

The Italiano - Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Employee discounts across locations

Career growth opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

The Italiano - Scottsdale is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, mentor a talented team, and uphold exceptional standards across every plate. Italian cuisine experience and strong leadership are essential to thrive in our dynamic restaurant group.

As the right hand to the Executive Chef, you’ll manage menu execution, food quality, labor, and inventory while training staff, enforcing safety, and driving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Italian cuisine experience is essential.
• 4+ years of Sous Chef or equivalent in a high-volume setting.
• Strong leadership and staff development experience.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with cost controls, inventory, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creation, development, and execution of menus.
• Produce high-quality dishes meeting presentation and flavor standards.
• Ensure food prepared per recipes and quality specs.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure efficient service.
• Train, coach, and mentor kitchen staff; manage schedules.
• Enforce health, sanitation, and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

High-volume operations

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Restaurant software

Job description

The Italiano - Scottsdale is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, mentor a talented team, and uphold exceptional standards across every plate. Italian cuisine experience and strong leadership are essential to thrive in our dynamic restaurant group.

As the right hand to the Executive Chef, you’ll manage menu execution, food quality, labor, and inventory while training staff, enforcing safety, and driving operational excellence.