Sous Chef

Job Title

Sous Chef
Posted: 2/24/2026
Salary: $65,000 - $80,000 / year

CA, San Jose
3055 Olin Ave., Suite 1000
San Jose, CA 95128

At Maggiano's, we believe great food brings people together. Our scratch-made Italian-American classics and warm, family-style hospitality have made us a destination for life's most meaningful moments — from anniversaries and graduations to everyday dinners that become lasting memories. Rooted in the tradition of 1940s Little Italy dinner houses, we blend timeless recipes with quality ingredients and genuine hospitality. We call it "approachable elegance" — an upscale experience without the pretense.

If you're passionate about culinary craft and creating experiences that make people feel special, this is where you belong.

As a Sous Chef, you are the heartbeat of our kitchen — leading the line, mentoring cooks, and ensuring every dish that leaves the pass reflects Maggiano's commitment to quality and consistency. You'll partner with the Executive Chef to uphold our culinary standards while developing the next generation of kitchen talent. This is more than a job — it's a path to growth.

Many of our Executive Chefs started in this role, and we're committed to developing leaders who share our passion for Italian-American cuisine and hospitality. You'll have the opportunity to refine your craft, shape a high-performing team, and make a real impact on the Guest experience every single day.

• Lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution during service
• Coach and develop line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen Teammates
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards across all menu items
• Perform line checks to guarantee every dish meets Maggiano's specifications
• Manage food production, prep lists, and inventory to minimize waste
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards in compliance with health regulations
• Step into any kitchen station as needed to support the team during high-volume periods
• Collaborate with leadership to control food costs and drive operational excellence

• 2+ years of management experience in a full-service restaurant
• Strong command of Italian-American cuisine and classic cooking techniques
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Able to perform essential job functions in a dynamic restaurant environment, which may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and peak-hour demands
• Able to move throughout the restaurant, retrieve items from shelves and storage areas, and transport supplies weighing up to 30 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation

Applicants should have 2+ years as a Sous chef in a full service restaurant.

As part of our continued dedication to excellence and an unparalleled dining experience, we continue to exceed the highest standards for all health guidelines to ensure the safety of our customers and Teammates.

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. Maggiano's Little Italy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and e-Verify Employer. At Maggiano's Little Italy we strive to celebrate the differences that make a good company great and to leverage individual strengths to create an innovative, inclusive and unified team.