Chef de Cuisine - La Pizza La Pasta

Eataly North America • West Palm Beach, FL

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) supports the Executive Chef team in managing all aspects of production of authentic Italian dishes in Eataly’s restaurants. The CDC ensures quality standards are consistently met in food production, team management, and guest experience. The role reports to the Head Chef and manages a team of 10–12 Sous Chefs and Line Cooks. The CDC collaborates with the Head Chef team to plan and execute seasonal menus and handles employee management, financial oversight, inventory, communication with front-of-house personnel, and resolution of employee or guest incidents.

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 with 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 a degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management of all aspects of production of authentic Italian dishes in Eataly’s restaurants.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met in food production, team management, and guest experience.
• Manage a team of 10–12 Sous Chefs and Line Cooks.
• 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 daily family meal.
• Discounts at Eataly.
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine.
• Referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed