Sous Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401k plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

North Italia is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team in a high-volume environment, crafting from-scratch dishes with a focus on quality and hospitality.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll manage shifts, control costs, mentor staff, and ensure clean, safe kitchens while delivering memorable dining experiences.

We offer medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance, PTO, and other benefits; compensation ranges from $71,000 to $75,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of business operations and financials.
• Experience with POS systems and inventory control; POSitouch & Crunchtime a plus.
• Able to work ten-hour shifts and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts, scheduling, and planning.
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and culinary trends.
• Control cost of goods and seek solutions when targets aren’t met.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment care.
• Manage on-the-fly requests with poise and create a positive work environment.
• Foster continuous learning, feedback, and corrective action as needed.
• Manage labor expectations and plan shifts with budget awareness.
• Discuss P&L with management and understand sales and labor budgets.

Skills

High-volume culinary management

Leadership & staff development

Shift management

Cost control & budgeting

Tools

POSITouch

Crunchtime

Job description

Compensation Range

$71,000 - $75,000 / Year

Overview

Hiring Immediately – Sous Chef

North Italia is offering:

• Medical, dental and vision, company-paid group life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability
• Flexibility: Paid time off including vacation and sick time
• Health Savings Account
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• Employee Assistance Programs

Reporting to: This position reports to the Executive Chef and will help lead a culinary team committed to preparing every dish from scratch with a focus on quality, flavor, and excellence in order to deliver our mission: Great Hospitality, Every Time.

What we offer

As theSous Chefyou will:

• 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

You’ll thrive in this position if you are:

• Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Dedicated to creating a safe environment for the team and guest through highest standards for product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Committed to driving continuous improvement by coaching, leading, and developing the restaurant team
• Service-oriented in your approach to working in a high-volume environment

What we’re looking for

• 2+years of high-volume culinary management experience
• Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials
• Experience with POS systems and inventory control systems; prior POSitouch and Crunchtime experience is a plus
• Able to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays as neededAble to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
• Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat, and work in a confined space
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, and presentation of food

A Job Handcrafted Just For You

Since 2002, North Italia has been a favorite neighborhood spot for crave-worthy, from-scratch modern Italian food.

We believe every moment a guest spends with us should be one that is worth savoring. Our restaurants have a contemporary, welcoming vibe that our guests love. From the front of the house to the kitchen, our passion for what we do creates a vibrant energy that always makes you feel at home.

About the Company

Who we are: Established in 2002 under Fox Restaurants Concepts in Scottsdale, AZ, North Italia prides itself on delivering handcrafted Italian food in a modern environment with an in-restaurant experience that prioritizes great hospitality every time. We care about quality and details in everything we do, from the perfect hand-cut pasta ribbon and the freshness of our vegetables, to the team members we hire and the guests we serve.

North Italia joined the portfolio of unique restaurant concepts under The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in 2019, benefiting from the long-standing history, culture, and passion for excellence that serves more than 40,000 employees in more than 200 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the US.

We’re one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® because we care for our staff like family, give back to our communities and work towards a sustainable future.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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