Restaurant Sous Chef

Eataly North America•Santa Clara, CA

7h•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Sous Chef supervises and coordinates the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchen restaurants. Reports to the Chef de Cuisine and manages the kitchen staff.

Requirements

3+ years of back of house experience, including 1+ years of management experience
Good communication skills
Excellent knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
Advanced computer skills
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 work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Supervises and coordinates activities related to food preparation, kitchen and storage areas
Participates in menu planning and actively manages food production
Trains and works alongside cooks to ensure quality, speed, safety and health standards are consistently met
Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
Requisitions and apportions food items and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
Assists with scheduling and payroll processing as requested
Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves employee or guest incidents
Performs other duties as required or assigned