Events and Education Chef/Scuola Chef- Eataly Flatiron

Eataly North America•New York, NY

4d•$22 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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 Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events. Reports to Marketing Operations Manager works with Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks. Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management experience
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations
Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups
In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Ability to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
Food Handler’s License

Nice To Haves

Italian language skills highly preferred

Responsibilities

Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions
Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed
Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions
Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required
Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment
Performs other duties as required or assigned