Head Chef

Eataly North America•West Palm Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Director of Store Operations. Manages the Chef de Cuisine team. Directs and organizes the back of house strategy to maximize profitability and quality Leads a team of Chef de Cuisines 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

Requirements

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
Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, standing or walking in a restaurant environment
Ability to operate commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.
Availability to travel up to 10% of the time

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversees all back of house operations for the multiple restaurants and kitchens
Ensuring quality standards and financial goals are consistently met
Directs and organizes the back of house strategy to maximize profitability and quality
Leads a team of Chef de Cuisines 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