Sous Chef - Eataly Short Hills (New Store Opening!)

  • Full-time

Company Description

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 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 Head Chef 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.

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $22 - $27 per hour. 

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!

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