Lead Sous Chef – From-Scratch Italian Kitchen

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

North Italia in Scottsdale, AZ, part of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and craft dishes from scratch. The role focuses on quality, flavor, and hospitality, reporting to the Executive Chef.

You will manage shifts, monitor inventory, and help the restaurant hit financial goals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. The position requires 2+ years of high-volume culinary management, knowledge of POS systems, and ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of business operations and financials.
• Ability to work ten-hour shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts, scheduling, and daily decision making.
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and culinary trends.
• Control costs and pursue solutions when targets aren't met.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization and equipment.
• Lead a positive team environment with continuous learning.
• Monitor labor budgets and discuss P&L with management.

Skills

Culinary management

Financial acumen

Team leadership

Tools

POS systems

Inventory control

POSitouch

Crunchtime

Job description

North Italia in Scottsdale, AZ, part of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and craft dishes from scratch. The role focuses on quality, flavor, and hospitality, reporting to the Executive Chef.

You will manage shifts, monitor inventory, and help the restaurant hit financial goals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. The position requires 2+ years of high-volume culinary management, knowledge of POS systems, and ability to