Sous Chef

North Italia is a modern Italian restaurant established in 2002, known for its handcrafted, from-scratch cuisine that emphasizes quality, flavor, and an exceptional dining experience. Founded under Fox Restaurants Concepts in Scottsdale, Arizona, North Italia has grown into a beloved neighborhood destination, offering crave-worthy Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients and attention to detail, such as their signature hand-cut pasta ribbons and fresh vegetables. In 2019, North Italia became part of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, a company with a rich history and a portfolio of over 200 full-service casual dining restaurants across the United States. This partnership strengthens North Italia's commitment to excellence while benefiting from the culture, passion, and resources of one of the largest restaurant operators in the country.

North Italia takes pride in creating a vibrant yet welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy a memorable experience every time they visit. The company prioritizes great hospitality coupled with a contemporary ambiance, ensuring that both guests and team members feel valued and at home. Named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated supports its employees with a family-like culture, community involvement, and a focus on sustainability.

The role they are currently hiring for is that of Sous Chef, offering a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $72,000 per year. This full-time position reports directly to the Executive Chef and plays a crucial leadership role in the culinary team. The Sous Chef is responsible for managing kitchen operations during shifts, including scheduling, planning, and daily decision-making to ensure smooth service and high standards.

The Sous Chef will leverage extensive culinary expertise to maintain quality, control costs, oversee ingredient use, and support the financial goals of the restaurant. They are hands-on with managing kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment maintenance while creating a calm and positive work environment even during high-volume periods. Additionally, the Sous Chef fosters an environment of continuous learning by providing open and honest feedback, coaching team members, and taking corrective action when necessary.

Candidates for this position should have at least two years of high-volume culinary management experience and a solid understanding of business operations including sales and labor budgets. Experience with POS and inventory control systems is beneficial, especially familiarity with POSitouch and Crunchtime platforms. Physical stamina is essential, as the role requires the ability to work long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and enduring varying kitchen conditions.

North Italia offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off including vacation and sick leave, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, and employee assistance programs. This role is designed for passionate culinary professionals who want to grow within a supportive and dynamic environment, committed to excellence and guest satisfaction. If you are dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences and committed to maintaining the highest standards in food quality and safety, North Italia invites you to apply and become part of a team where your skills and leadership can flourish.