Company Description
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
The Head Chef oversees all back of house operations for the multiple restaurants and kitchens at an Eataly location, ensuring quality standards and financial goals are consistently met.
Reports directly to the Area Executive Chef. Manages the Sous Chefs team.
Directs and organizes the back of house strategy to maximize profitability and quality
Leads a team of Sous Chefs to drive success in their individual outlets
Develops recipes and menus focused on Italian authenticity, seasonality and high-quality ingredients
Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to executive initiatives, plan special events and share information
Analyzes financial data, builds a budget, and develops strategies aimed at increasing efficiencies and profit
Collaborates closely with the GM, Restaurants to create a seamless and efficient restaurant experience
Prepares updates on the success of restaurants for senior and corporate leadership
Participates in employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
7+ years of chef experience, including 5+ years of management experience
In-depth understanding of Italian cuisine
Exceptional communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
RRSP
Bonus program
Free family meal daily
Discounts at Eataly
Classes on products and Italian cuisine
Referral bonus program
and more!
