Lead Sous Chef - High-Volume Italian Kitchen, Benefits

iCIMS, Inc.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid group life insurance

Short term disability and long-term?td

Paid time off including vacation and s

Health Savings Account

401k plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (e

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

North Italia in Meridian, Idaho is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading a high-volume kitchen focused on from-scratch Italian dishes. You will oversee daily line operations, ensure quality, manage staff, and drive dining room and kitchen standards.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a path to grow within a renowned national concept. This role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and the ability to work long shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of business operations and financials.
• Experience with POS systems and inventory control; POSitouch and Crunchtime preferred.
• Able to work long shifts and weekends/holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate kitchen machinery.
• Ability to monitor temperature and ensure food presentation quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts, scheduling, and daily decision making.
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and culinary trend awareness.
• Help the restaurant reach financial goals by controlling costs.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment care.
• Handle on-the-fly requests with calm, positive leadership.
• Foster continuous learning and give constructive feedback.
• Manage labor expectations and shift planning.
• Discuss P&L with management team and monitor budgets.

Skills

Culinary management

Operations knowledge

POS systems

Inventory control

Staff scheduling

Food safety

Tools

POSitouch

Crunchtime

Job description

North Italia in Meridian, Idaho is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading a high-volume kitchen focused on from-scratch Italian dishes. You will oversee daily line operations, ensure quality, manage staff, and drive dining room and kitchen standards.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a path to grow within a renowned national concept. This role requires strong leadership, cost awareness, and the ability to work long shifts, including weekends and holidays.