Chef de Cuisine - Eataly Chicago

About the role

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 countersSHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade productsLEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Responsibilities

The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) supports the Head Chef 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 Head Chef and manages a team of Sous Chef Managers. Collaborates closely with the Head Chef and BOH leadership team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurantsDirects employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminationsReviews financial information such as sales, costs and labor, to ensure adherence to budgetsManages inventory: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveriesInforms front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortagesDocuments, investigates, escalates and resolves employee or guest incidentsPerforms 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

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.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is USD $75,000.00-$85,000.00 annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!