Sous Chef

Maggiano's Little Italy is a renowned Italian-American restaurant brand recognized for its commitment to delivering scratch-made classic dishes and warm, family-style hospitality. Rooted in the tradition of 1940s Little Italy dinner houses, Maggiano's combines timeless recipes with quality ingredients and genuine hospitality to create what they call "approachable elegance" — an upscale dining experience without any pretense. The restaurant is celebrated as a destination for life's most meaningful moments, ranging from anniversaries and graduations to everyday dinners that transform into lasting memories. Maggiano's operates under Brinker International, a leading company in the restaurant industry known for fostering workplace diversity, fun, and career growth opportunities.

The role of Sous Chef at Maggiano's Little Italy is both challenging and rewarding, serving as the heartbeat of the kitchen. This position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, at 4400 Sharon Road, with a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $70,000 annually. As a Sous Chef, you will play a crucial leadership role by overseeing daily kitchen operations, mentoring and coaching line cooks and kitchen teammates, and ensuring every dish that leaves the kitchen meets Maggiano's high standards for quality, consistency, and presentation. This role is essential for upholding the culinary traditions of Italian-American cuisine through excellent food preparation and operational practices.

The Sous Chef collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and is instrumental in maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in line with health regulations. This role requires managing food production, prep lists, and inventory to minimize waste while supporting the kitchen team during high-volume and peak-hour periods. There is a strong emphasis on leadership, as the Sous Chef develops the next generation of kitchen talent through hands-on coaching and example-setting. Many Executive Chefs within the organization have advanced from this role, making it a key stepping stone for career advancement within the Brinker portfolio.

Working at Maggiano's means being part of an inclusive and energetic work environment that values professionalism, culinary passion, and team collaboration. The company offers a range of benefits, including performance-based bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and opportunities for personal and professional growth through educational programs and tuition assistance. Team members also enjoy dining discounts and wellbeing resources. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Maggiano's and Brinker International are committed to fostering workplace diversity and an enjoyable working atmosphere, emphasizing the philosophy that life is short, so you might as well work happy.