Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume, From-Scratch Kitchen

North Italia; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Company-paid group life insurance

Short term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off (vacation & sick)

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Next day pay benefit

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

North Italia in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and craft from-scratch dishes with an emphasis on quality and hospitality. You will report to the Executive Chef and help drive a culture of Great Hospitality, Every Time.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of high-volume culinary management, strong financial insight, and experience with POS systems and inventory control. Expect long shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 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, weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including daily decision making, scheduling, and planning.
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and culinary trends.
• Control cost of goods and seek solutions when targets are not met.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment care.

Skills

High-volume ops

Financial acumen

POS systems

Inventory control

Staff leadership

Tools

POSitouch

Crunchtime

Job description

North Italia in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and craft from-scratch dishes with an emphasis on quality and hospitality. You will report to the Executive Chef and help drive a culture of Great Hospitality, Every Time.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of high-volume culinary management, strong financial insight, and experience with POS systems and inventory control. Expect long shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.