Sous Chef | Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Growth Perks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Next day pay

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

North Italia in San Diego is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring from-scratch dishes with an emphasis on quality and hospitality.

We require 2+ years in high-volume culinary management, strong financial awareness, and the ability to work long shifts, weekends and holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and tuition assistance.

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 is a plus.
• Able to work ten-hour shifts and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to observe and handle temperature, texture, and presentation of food.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts including scheduling and planning.
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and culinary trends.
• Help the restaurant reach financial goals by controlling costs and finding solutions when targets are not met.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment care.
• Handle on-the-fly requests creating a calm, positive work environment.
• Foster continuous learning and give constructive feedback.
• Manage labor expectations and scheduling.
• Understand sales and labor budgets and discuss P&L with management.

Skills

Culinary management

Financial acumen

POS & inventory

Shift endurance

Weekend availability

Food safety

Tools

POSitouch

Crunchtime

Job description

North Italia in San Diego is seeking a Sous Chef to lead a culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring from-scratch dishes with an emphasis on quality and hospitality.

We require 2+ years in high-volume culinary management, strong financial awareness, and the ability to work long shifts, weekends and holidays. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and tuition assistance.