About the role
Job Description
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.
* 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
Qualifications
* 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 * Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program preferred
Job Requirements
* 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.
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
* 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 * and more!