Sous Chef, Tutto Italia

Delaware North's Patina Group is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, renowned for operating some of the busiest and most celebrated kitchens worldwide. As a family-owned business with over 100 years of rich history, Delaware North has established an impressive global presence that spans iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and renowned restaurants. Their commitment to excellence is reflected in every facet of their operations, offering employees unique opportunities for growth and success in the hospitality sector. Within Florida's Lake Buena Vista area, Delaware North’s Patina Group manages a portfolio of exceptional dining venues, including Tutto Italia, Via Napoli, Morimoto, Vivoli Florida, The Edison, Enzo’s Hideaway and Tunnel Bar, Maria and Enzo’s Ristorante, and Pizza Ponte. Each venue is celebrated for delivering unforgettable culinary experiences, and Tutto Italia is no exception.

Tutto Italia is a premier Italian dining establishment located in the heart of Lake Buena Vista, Florida. It is known for its authentic Italian cuisine, rich culinary traditions, and vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant prides itself on creating a hospitable and immersive dining experience that showcases the finest Italian flavors prepared with passion and precision. Tutto Italia’s kitchen thrives on high volume and premium quality, and it demands a dedicated culinary team that can uphold these standards consistently.

The Sous Chef position at Tutto Italia is a pivotal role that supports the Executive Chef in leading and managing the culinary operations of a high-volume restaurant. This role demands strong leadership, creativity, and expertise in Italian cuisine. The Sous Chef will be responsible for supervising the culinary team, ensuring efficiency and adherence to recipe standards, and maintaining the highest food quality. The role involves mentoring and training team members, managing food and labor costs, collaborating on menu design and recipe development, and overseeing inventory and ordering procedures. Safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance are top priorities, and the Sous Chef will ensure the kitchen operates within state and local health department guidelines.

Offering an anticipated base salary ranging from $56,900 to $76,800 annually, this role also provides access to an annual bonus plan, which may be based on overall company and individual performance, or alternatively, a role-based uncapped sales incentive plan. Delaware North values its employees’ personal and professional growth and backs this commitment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation and holidays, parental bonding leave, tuition reimbursement, and generous discounts across its many hotels and resorts.

The ideal candidate for this role brings at least three years of culinary experience with management responsibilities in a large production or high-volume kitchen, a strong proficiency in Italian cuisine, and the capability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse group of culinary professionals. They should also have expertise in food presentation, recipe adherence, cost management, ordering, inventory control, and health and safety practices. Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is required, as well as the ability to obtain important certifications such as ServSafe and Food Safety Handler. Flexibility in working shifts including days, evenings, on-call, split shifts, weekends, holidays, and 10-hour shifts is necessary to meet the demands of the business.

At Delaware North, the culture extends beyond cooking; it is about fostering a legacy of hospitality excellence by creating great times in great places. If you are passionate about Italian cuisine, eager to inspire a talented culinary team, and ready to take your career to the next level in a thriving, supportive environment, the opportunity to join Tutto Italia’s team as a Sous Chef awaits you.