Executive Sous Chef
To Work At Maggiano’s You Have To Love People – And Liking Sinatra Doesn’t Hurt!
Our General Managers, Executive Chefs, Restaurant Managers and Sous Chefs are the best in the biz. They coach and lead their teams, delight our Guests, and drive the business forward. Are you a multi-tasker with an ear for priceless feedback and a knack for inspiring your teams to deliver an amazing guest experience, then this is the place for you!
Perks and Benefits to joining the Maggiano’s Family:
- Highly competitive salary positioned at the top 25 percent of the industry
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance within 31 days of hire, including domestic partner benefits
- Obtainable quarterly bonuses with an annual potential up to 175% of plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Tuition Assistance
- Company Matching 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Dining discounts at Brinker owned brands
Job Summary:
The primary objective of the Executive Chef role is to oversee a fast-paced, high volume scratch kitchen, driving the culinary execution of our classic Italian cuisine. You’ll provide team leadership and development so that you can work together to achieve operational excellence in food quality, consistency, safety and service. This role is restaurant based and requires the ability to work nights and weekends and a minimum expectation of work 50 hours per week. Qualified candidates must be highly organized, have the ability to multi-task, detail oriented and be able to provide clear direction.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee Area of Responsibility and assist with overseeing all kitchen operations
Ensure collaboration between kitchen and front of house operations
Represent the Maggiano’s way by doing “Whatever it Takes” to make the guest and teammates feel special by creating a respectful, positive and professional work environment
Manage people by participating in hourly hiring, training teammates, and understanding and balancing labor needs
Help execute new menu and system rollouts and kitchen initiatives
Assist in maximizing financial and operational results and helping with weekly inventory and ordering procedures
Maintain a healthy and safe work environment and uphold food safety standards
Perform all responsibilities of each position within the kitchen
Assist in executing banquet and catering events, including special events held within the restaurant
Builds diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of our culture; celebrates Team Members’ differences as they make us stronger
Other duties as assigned
What You Bring to the Team:
2-3 years of chef experience managing a high-volume, full service restaurant
Excellent verbal written and communication skills
Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English
Demonstrates financial acumen
Fosters and builds an inclusive work environment
About us…
We’re The Original Originator.
Once upon a long time ago, going out to eat meant either a fancy, pricey, fussy restaurant, or a fast food drive-thru meal handed to you in a greasy paper sack. Our namesake, Norman Brinker, changed all that by pioneering the idea of “casual dining”. And he knew an original when he found it. Guests in Chicago knew Maggiano’s Little Italy was special when we opened our doors in 1991 on the corner of Clark and Grand. Today, thousands of restaurants later, Brinker International is the name behind good food, good times and great places to work. And Maggiano’s is our own little slice of Italian American tradition come to life! Tony Soprano would be so proud.
Working With Us Comes With An Extra Helping Of Helping Out!
Half the fun of making it in life is being able to share it. So part of our way of life is helping make the dreams of others come true, through the special events we host and special memories we help create. We’ve seen our fair share of weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthdays and baby showers. There’s nothing better than helping create lasting memories in our restaurants and in our community. It’s one of the reasons we support the Make-A-Wish Foundation, making wishes come true for kids with life threatening medical conditions. If this sounds like your cup of espresso, APPLY NOW!
Brinker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to workplace diversity, workplace working and workplace fun. The way we see it, life is short, so you might as well work happy.