Sous Chef

North Italia is a modern Italian restaurant established in 2002 under Fox Restaurants Concepts in Scottsdale, AZ. It is dedicated to delivering handcrafted Italian food made entirely from scratch, offering guests a contemporary and welcoming dining experience. Since its inception, North Italia has become a favorite neighborhood spot known for its crave-worthy dishes including perfect hand-cut pasta ribbons and the freshest vegetables. In 2019, North Italia became part of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated portfolio, joining a family of unique restaurant concepts that prioritize excellence, quality, and exceptional hospitality. The company supports over 40,000 employees across more than 200 full-service casual dining restaurants throughout the United States and has been recognized as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. North Italia fosters a culture that is caring, community-focused, and committed to sustainability. They actively promote an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse identities, backgrounds, experiences, and ideas, emphasizing their commitment to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.

The Sous Chef role at North Italia is a vital position that supports the Executive Chef in leading a culinary team devoted to preparing every dish from scratch with an emphasis on quality, flavor, and excellence. The Sous Chef manages shifts, including scheduling, daily decision-making, and planning to ensure smooth kitchen operations. This position requires a thorough understanding of culinary trends and ingredient knowledge, alongside a strategic focus on financial goals, controlling cost of goods, and identifying solutions when targets are not met. The Sous Chef also plays a critical role in maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organization, and the proper care and maintenance of equipment.

In this role, the Sous Chef is expected to create a calm and positive work environment while managing on-the-fly requests with ease and poise. They foster continuous learning among the team by providing open and honest feedback and implementing corrective actions when necessary. Labor management and adherence to budget expectations are key responsibilities as well, with an emphasis on sales and labor budgets and the ability to discuss profit and loss statements with the management team. Passion for creating memorable dining experiences, dedication to maintaining a safe and clean environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement through coaching and leadership are essential attributes for success in this role.

North Italia offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $72,000 per year along with a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off including vacation and sick time, a Health Savings Account, a 401k plan with company match, tuition assistance, and Employee Assistance Programs. This position requires availability to work ten-hour plus shifts, including closing shifts, weekends, and holidays. Overall, the Sous Chef at North Italia plays a pivotal part in upholding the company’s mission of delivering great hospitality every time, while contributing to an inspiring and high-performing kitchen team environment.