Executive Chef

Compensation Range$85,000 - $100,000 / Year OverviewHiring Immediately – Executive Chef North Italia is offering:Stock Equity and Company Car ProgramMedical, dental and vision, company-paid group life insurance, short term disability and long-term disabilityFlexibility: Paid time off including vacation and sick timeHealth Savings Account Options401k plan with company matchTuition assistanceEligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)Employee Assistance Programs Reporting to: This position reports to the General Manager. You will work with a passionate and highly respected team committed to leading and inspiring others to deliver our mission: Great Hospitality. Every Time. What we offer:As the Executive Chef you will:Manage shifts which include daily decision making, scheduling, and planningDemonstrate superior ingredient knowledge and understanding of culinary trendsUse your career experience and talents to help the restaurant reach its financial goals through skillful management of labor cost, food cost, and other controllable costsExecute mastery of receiving and storage standard proceduresNeed to demonstrate ability to run volume shifts from either expo or lead kitchen positionManage on-the-fly requests with ease and poise creating a calm and positive work environmentFoster an environment of continuous learning, open and honest feedback, and corrective action as neededBe responsible for running the restaurant as if an ownerYou’ll thrive in this position if you are:Passionate about creating memorable dining experiences by exceeding guest expectationsDedicated to creating a safe environment for the team and guest through highest standards for product quality and restaurant cleanlinessCommitted to driving continuous improvement by coaching, leading, and developing the restaurant teamService-oriented in your approach to working in a high-volume environment What we’re looking for:5+ years of high-volume culinary management experienceDemonstrated working understanding of business operations and financialsSolid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career trackingCulinary school background is a plusPrior POSitouch, Crunchtime, and Open Table experience is a plusAble to work ten-hour plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat, or walk for extended periods of timeMust be able to work closing shifts, weekends, and holidays as neededAble to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift, and carry up to 50 poundsFinger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.Ability to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat, and work in a confined spaceMust 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 YouSince 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. About the CompanyWho we are:Established in 2002 under Fox Restaurants Concepts in Scottsdale, AZ, North Italia prides itself on delivering handcrafted Italian food in a modern environment with an in-restaurant experience that prioritizes great hospitality every time. We care about quality and details in everything we do, from the perfect hand-cut pasta ribbon and the freshness of our vegetables, to the team members we hire and the guests we serve. North Italia joined the portfolio of unique restaurant concepts under The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in 2019, benefiting from the long-standing history, culture, and passion for excellence that serves more than 40,000 employees in more than 200 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the US. We’re one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® because we care for our staff like family, give back to our communities and work towards a sustainable future. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. To notify of a non-compliant job posting, please send a notice to [email protected].