Lead Sous Chef - Fast-Paced Italian Kitchen & Benefits

Paycom - ATS; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Program

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Off-duty dining allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to elevate our guest dining experience. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead and train staff, and ensure top-notch food quality, safety, and sanitation.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance,

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Strong culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Working knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Clear and effective communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to lead a diverse team with varying experience levels.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results.
• Strong time management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to uphold vendor relationships and troubleshoot daily challenges with a customer service representative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks to deliver on-time results.
• Willingness to travel 35–45 days for management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to work morning, afternoon, evening & late-night shifts as needed.
• Ability to work 45–55 hour weeks.
• Exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Stamina to stand for extended periods.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and participating in daily kitchen operations (opening/closing, receiving, food prep, cooking).
• Training kitchen staff following company policies and procedures.
• Upholding standards for food preparation, plating, food safety and sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Controlling operational costs, taking inventories, and ordering food and supplies.

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is seeking a hardworking Sous Chef to elevate our guest dining experience. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead and train staff, and ensure top-notch food quality, safety, and sanitation.

This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance,