Sous Chef Hourly - Eataly Soho
About The Position
The Sous Chef Hourly supervises and coordinates the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchen restaurants. This role reports to the Head Chef and manages the kitchen staff, supervising and coordinating activities related to food preparation, kitchen and storage areas. The Sous Chef participates in menu planning and actively manages food production, while training and working alongside cooks to ensure quality, speed, safety, and health standards are consistently met. This position also involves informing front of house personnel of menu changes, specials, and shortages, requisitioning and apportioning food items, and utilizing food surpluses to control food costs. Additionally, the Sous Chef assists with scheduling and payroll processing as requested, and documents, investigates, escalates, and resolves employee or guest incidents. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
