Senior Sous Chef – High-Volume Italian Kitchen

North Italia; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Next-day pay

Employee assistance program

Job summary

North Italia is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in Tempe, AZ. This role reports to the Executive Chef and focuses on from-scratch preparation, quality, and hospitality excellence.

You will manage shifts, drive menu knowledge, and support financial goals by controlling costs, mentoring staff, and maintaining kitchen discipline in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials.
• Experience with POS systems; POSitouch and Crunchtime is a plus.
• Able to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends
• Use your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals by controlling cost of goods and searching for solutions when targets are not met
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organizations, and equipment care and maintenance
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise creating a calm and positive work environment
• Foster an environment of continuous learning, open and honest feedback, and corrective action as needed
• Manages labor expectations and plans each scheduled shift accordingly
• Demonstrate the knowledge and awareness of sales and labor budgets and the ability to discuss P&L with management team

Skills

High-volume culinary management

Business operations & financials

POS systems experience

Inventory control

Shift endurance

Tools

POSitouch

Crunchtime

Job description

North Italia is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment in Tempe, AZ. This role reports to the Executive Chef and focuses on from-scratch preparation, quality, and hospitality excellence.

You will manage shifts, drive menu knowledge, and support financial goals by controlling costs, mentoring staff, and maintaining kitchen discipline in a collaborative setting.