Chef de Cuisine- Eataly King Of Prussia

About the role

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Each location has its own character and theme, united by the mission to let guests EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés, and to-go counters, SHOP high-quality Italian and local products, and LEARN through our classes and team’s product knowledge.

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 food production, team management, and guest experience. Reports to the Head Chef and manages a team of Sous Chef Managers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates closely with the Head 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

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