Sous Chef - Maggiano's-Durham

Chili's•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Sous Chef leads daily kitchen operations at Maggiano's Little Italy, helping ensure smooth service and that every dish meets the restaurant’s quality, consistency, and presentation standards. The role partners with the Executive Chef to maintain culinary standards and develop kitchen talent. It offers opportunities to refine culinary skills, build a high-performing team, and contribute to the Guest experience and career growth.

Requirements

At least 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.
Ability to perform essential job functions in a dynamic restaurant environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and peak-hour demands.
Ability 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.

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure seamless execution during service.
Coach and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen Teammates.
Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards across menu items.
Perform line checks to ensure dishes meet Maggiano's specifications.
Manage food production, prep lists, and inventory to minimize waste.
Uphold sanitation and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations.
Work at any kitchen station as needed to support the team during high-volume periods.
Collaborate with leadership to control food costs and improve operational performance.