Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Job Description
The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) supports the Executive Chef team in managing all aspects of the production of authentic Italian dishes in Eataly’s restaurants. The CDC ensures quality standards are consistently met in the areas of food production, team management and guest experience.
Reports to the Executive Chef and manages a team of Sous Chef Managers.
- Collaborates closely with the Executive Chef team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants
- Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
- Reviews financial information such as sales, costs and labor, to ensure adherence to budgets
- Manages inventory: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries
- Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves employee or guest incidents
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 5+ years of chef experience, including 2+ years of management experience
- Knowledge of Italian cuisine
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred
Job Requirements
- 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, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.