Pizza Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager

Pizza Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager — Picco

Location: Picco

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

About the Role

Picco is seeking an experienced Pizza Sous Chef / Assistant Kitchen Manager to help lead daily kitchen operations. This role blends hands-on culinary work with supervisory responsibility — supporting the Head Chef in running an efficient, high-quality, and well-organized kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations during shifts in the absence of the Head Chef

• Supervise, coach, and schedule line cooks and kitchen staff

• Ensure consistency in food quality, plating, and portioning across all stations

• Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and costing

• Manage inventory: ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation (FIFO)

• Monitor food and labor costs to help meet budget targets

• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance across the kitchen

• Train new kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and station procedures

• Step into any station (including pizza, prep, or line) as needed during service

• Handle vendor relationships and place orders as delegated

• Support hiring, performance reviews, and discipline in coordination with the Executive Chef

• Maintain equipment upkeep and report maintenance needs

• Help plan and execute prep lists and par levels

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a sous chef, kitchen supervisor, or similar leadership role

• Strong culinary skills across multiple stations, ideally including pizza/Italian technique

• Proven ability to lead and motivate a kitchen team under pressure

• Solid understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and scheduling

• Working knowledge of food safety regulations (ServSafe certification or equivalent a plus)

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced environment

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred

• Experience in a high-volume, wood-fired, or Italian-focused kitchen

• Prior experience with scheduling/POS/inventory software

Benefits & Perks

Eligible employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Medical insurance

• Retirement savings plan

• One complimentary meal per shift worked

• 25% employee discount for you and up to three guests (food only)

• Flexible scheduling

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Eligibility requirements apply to certain benefits.