Chef de Cuisine - La Pizza La Pasta
About The Position
The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) supports the Executive Chef team in managing the production of authentic Italian dishes in Eataly’s restaurants. The CDC ensures consistent quality standards in food production, team management, and guest experience. This role reports to the Executive Chef and manages a team of Sous Chef Managers. The CDC collaborates closely with the Head Chef team to plan and execute seasonal restaurant menus; directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations, and terminations; and reviews sales, cost, and labor information to ensure adherence to budgets. The role also manages inventory, informs front-of-house personnel of menu changes, specials, and shortages, and documents, investigates, escalates, and resolves employee or guest incidents. Other duties may be required or assigned.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of chef experience, including at least 2 years of management experience.
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Availability to work onsite on a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to maintain well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.
- Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment, including stand mixers, ovens, and torches.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the Executive Chef team in managing production of authentic Italian dishes and maintaining quality standards in food production, team management, and guest experience.
- Manage a team of Sous Chef Managers.
- Collaborate with the Head Chef team to plan and execute seasonal restaurant menus.
- Direct employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations, and terminations.
- Review sales, costs, and labor information to ensure adherence to budgets.
- Manage inventory by estimating needs, placing orders, and receiving and checking deliveries.
- Inform front-of-house personnel of menu changes, specials, and shortages.
- Document, investigate, escalate, and resolve employee or guest incidents.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with match
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
