About this role
The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) manages the Central Kitchen at an Eataly location, overseeing all aspects of the production and preparation of ingredients and specific dishes to be used at various Eataly restaurants and outlets. The CDC ensures quality standards are consistently met in the areas of food production, team management and guest experience.
Reports to the Executive Chef and manages a team of Prep Cooks.
Collaborates closely with the Chef team to plan and order ingredients and products to execute seasonal menus in the restaurants and storeLeads and organizes a team of Prep Cooks to prepare, portion and produce a large quantity of food items daily across the categories of fish, meat, produce, fresh pasta and dried goodsManages inventory: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveriesMaintains extremely organized and efficient storage areas and walk-ins, with all products rotated according to First In First Out standardsReviews financial information such as sales, costs and labor to ensure adherence to budgetInforms fellow chefs of changes, specials and shortages in productDirects employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminationsPartners with in-house Health and Safety team to ensure health, safety and sanitary standards are consistently met in all areas of the kitchenOversees the daily preparation of family meal for the staffDocuments, investigates, escalates and resolves employee or guest incidentsPerforms other duties as required or assigned 5+ years of chef experience, including 2+ years of management experience Demonstrated ability to work successfully in fast-paced environments with high volume productionExceptional organizational and planning skillsExcellent communication and leadership skillsProficient understanding of basic computer programsKnowledge of Italian cuisine, fresh pasta making experience preferredBachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program preferredJob Requirements
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidaysAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squattingAbility to use commercial kitchen equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.Annual Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental Leave401K with match or RRSPBonus programFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineReferral bonus programand more!Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.