Sous Chef

North Italia • Miami, FL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

North Italia is immediately hiring a Sous Chef. This role reports to the Executive Chef and will lead a culinary team dedicated to preparing every dish from scratch with a focus on quality, flavor, and excellence, aiming to deliver 'Great Hospitality, Every Time'. Since 2002, North Italia has been a favorite neighborhood spot for modern Italian food, emphasizing crave-worthy, from-scratch dishes in a contemporary, welcoming environment. The company believes in creating memorable guest experiences and a vibrant energy. Established in Scottsdale, AZ, North Italia joined The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in 2019, benefiting from its long-standing history and culture. The company is recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For®, valuing its staff, community contributions, and commitment to a sustainable future. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and welcoming workplace.

Requirements

• 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience
• Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials
• Able to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
• Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat, and work in a confined space
• Must possess hearing, visual, and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also to distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature, and presentation of food

Nice To Haves

• Experience with POS systems and inventory control systems; prior POSitouch and Crunchtime experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planning
• Demonstrate ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trends
• Use your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals by controlling cost of goods and searching for solutions when targets are not met
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organizations, and equipment care and maintenance
• Manage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise creating a calm and positive work environment
• Foster an environment of continuous learning, open and honest feedback, and corrective action as needed
• Manages labor expectations and plans each scheduled shift accordingly
• Demonstrate the knowledge and awareness of sales and labor budgets and the ability to discuss P&L with management team

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Short term disability and long-term disability
• Paid time off including vacation and sick time
• Health Savings Account
• 401k plan with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees