Lead Italian Kitchen: Sous Chef — Growth, Benefits & Bonus

Maggiano's, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Life Insurance and Disability

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Dining discounts

EAP & wellbeing

Job summary

Maggiano's, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to be the heartbeat of our kitchen, leading the line and mentoring cooks. You will partner with the Executive Chef to uphold culinary standards and develop the next generation of kitchen talent.

Grow with a team dedicated to high-quality, scratch-made Italian-American dishes and warm hospitality. The role offers opportunities to influence guest experience and kitchen operations daily.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary leadership in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong command of Italian-American cuisine and classic cooking techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to move throughout the restaurant and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations during service.
• Coach and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and teammates.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Perform line checks to ensure Maggiano's specifications.
• Manage production, prep lists, and inventory to minimize waste.
• Uphold sanitation and health code compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Italian-American cuisine

Team leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Job description

Maggiano's, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to be the heartbeat of our kitchen, leading the line and mentoring cooks. You will partner with the Executive Chef to uphold culinary standards and develop the next generation of kitchen talent.

Grow with a team dedicated to high-quality, scratch-made Italian-American dishes and warm hospitality. The role offers opportunities to influence guest experience and kitchen operations daily.