Sous Chef - Lead Italian Kitchen & Elevate Your Career

Maggiano's, Inc.; Durham (NC); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Bonus opportunities

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Career growth

Tuition assistance

Dining discounts

Wellbeing resources

EAP

Résumé du poste

Maggiano's Little Italy in Durham, NC is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor line cooks, and ensure every dish meets our high standards of quality and consistency.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to uphold culinary excellence, develop talent, and drive guest satisfaction while managing production, sanitation, and food costs in a fast-paced, full-service setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary leadership experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Strong command of Italian-American cuisine and classic cooking techniques.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to perform essential job functions in a dynamic restaurant environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and peak-hour demands.
• Able to move throughout the restaurant, retrieve items from shelves and storage areas, and transport supplies weighing up to 30 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsabilités

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution during service
• Coach and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen teammates
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards across all menu items
• Perform line checks to guarantee every dish meets Maggiano's specifications
• Manage food production, prep lists, and inventory to minimize waste
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations
• Step into any kitchen station as needed to support the team during high-volume periods
• Collaborate with leadership to control food costs and drive operational excellence

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Italian-American cuisine

Team leadership

Food safety

Flexibility

Mobility in kitchen

Physical stamina

Description du poste

Maggiano's Little Italy in Durham, NC is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor line cooks, and ensure every dish meets our high standards of quality and consistency.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to uphold culinary excellence, develop talent, and drive guest satisfaction while managing production, sanitation, and food costs in a fast-paced, full-service setting.