Executive Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly North America•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Chef directs the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Eataly’s policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive and compliant work environment. Reports directly the Store Director and functionally to the Area Executive Chef. Oversees the Back of House team of the store. Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations. Collaborates closely with the Area Executive Chef and the store team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants. Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to executive initiatives, plan special events and share information. Ensures that the Back of House team consistently and meticulously updates virtual menus to manage the difference between theoretical and actual margin. Combines financial acumen and attention to operational details, creating an environment that emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence; where the team is proud of our brand, high standards and appearance. Observes food production and samples food to ensure compliance with recipes and standards. Reviews financial information, such as sales costs and labor, to ensure efficient operations. Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries. Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages. Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guest incidents. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

6+ years of chef experience, including 3+ years of management experience
Strong understanding of Italian cuisine
Excellent communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
Advanced computer skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred

Responsibilities

Directs the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Eataly’s policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive and compliant work environment.
Oversees the Back of House team of the store.
Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations.
Collaborates closely with the Area Executive Chef and the store team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants.
Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to executive initiatives, plan special events and share information.
Ensures that the Back of House team consistently and meticulously updates virtual menus to manage the difference between theoretical and actual margin.
Combines financial acumen and attention to operational details, creating an environment that emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence; where the team is proud of our brand, high standards and appearance.
Observes food production and samples food to ensure compliance with recipes and standards.
Reviews financial information, such as sales costs and labor, to ensure efficient operations.
Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries.
Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages.
Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guest incidents.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.