Sous Chef

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement savings with company match

Dining discounts at Fox Restaurant Con

Gympass discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated presents Culinary Dropout in Tempe as a high-energy venue seeking a Sous Chef who can lead daily kitchen operations and guest experience with a strong hospitality mindset. You will oversee shifts, support financial goals, and maintain outstanding quality in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years in high-volume restaurant management, strong team leadership, and an understanding of business operations, with a passion for culinary excellence

Qualifications

• 2+ years high-volume restaurant management experience.
• Understanding of business operations and financials.
• Ability to manage shifts, scheduling and planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations.
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients.
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness.
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Restaurant management

Operations & finance

Team leadership

Tools

POS systems

OpenTable

Job description

Compensation Range

$65,000 to $80,000 / a year

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Why Culinary Dropout?

• Competitive Pay and incentive opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage within 30 days of employment
• Retirement savings program with company match
• 50% dining discount at all Fox Restaurant Concept locations
• Additional discounts at The Cheesecake Factory and North Italia
• Gym, fitness studio & nutrition discounts offered through Gympass
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off

Who we are:

Culinary Dropout is part of Fox Restaurant Concepts, an ever evolving and growing line of innovative brands founded in 1998. As Dropouts, we have a passion for working hard, having fun, and being damn good at our job. The atmosphere at Culinary Dropout breeds show-stopping food, phenomenal cocktails, and genuine hospitality every single time. If you love working in a high-energy, entertaining atmosphere that always keeps you on your toes, we have a spot for you here. We’re hiring immediately!

What you’ll do:

• Must have 2+years high-volume restaurant management experience
• Demonstrate an understanding of business operations and financials
• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Create memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations
• Understand flavors, aromas, and characteristics of food ingredients
• Ensure product quality and restaurant cleanliness
• Perform calmly and effectively in a high-volume environmentManage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise
• Understand POS systems and OpenTable (or other digital/online reservation systems)
• Coach, lead and develop restaurant team
• Drive continuous improvement

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fox Restaurant Concepts, an entity of the Cheesecake Factory, is an Equal Opportunity & E- Verify Employer. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.