Sous Chef North Italia - 3.3 Cerritos, CA Job Details Full-time $71,000 - $75,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Food quality maintenance Kitchen health and safety standards Hospitality Financial operations Food service workstation cleanliness Kitchen knives Coaching Team scheduling Performance feedback (performance evaluation method) Mid-level Team development Profit & loss Food service inventory management Kitchen cost control Continuous improvement Team management Commercial kitchen cleaning Decision making Operating kitchen equipment Italian cuisine Managing kitchen staff Business operations Kitchen staff scheduling Restaurant cost management Managing hospitality operations budgets POS systems Profit and loss analysis 2 years Kitchen equipment maintenance Operations planning Full Job Description Hiring Immediately - Sous Chef North Italia is offering: Medical, dental and vision, company-paid group life insurance, short term disability and long-term disability

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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 Reporting to: This position reports to the Executive Chef and will help lead a culinary team committed to preparing every dish from scratch with a focus on quality, flavor, and excellence in order to deliver our mission: Great Hospitality, Every Time. As the Sous Chef you will: 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 You'll thrive in this position if you are: Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectations Dedicated to creating a safe environment for the team and guest through highest standards for product quality and restaurant cleanliness Committed to driving continuous improvement by coaching, leading, and developing the restaurant team Service-oriented in your approach to working in a high-volume environment 2+ years of high-volume culinary management experience Demonstrated working understanding of business operations and financials Experience with POS systems and inventory control systems; prior POSitouch and Crunchtime experience is a plus 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 A Job Handcrafted Just For You Since 2002, North Italia has been a favorite neighborhood spot for crave-worthy, from-scratch modern Italian food. We believe every moment a guest spends with us should be one that is worth savoring. Our restaurants have a contemporary, welcoming vibe that our guests love. From the front of the house to the kitchen, our passion for what we do creates a vibrant energy that always makes you feel at home.