Pizza alla Pala Lead - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

About the role

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Each Eataly is unique, with its own character and theme, united by the goal of letting guests eat authentic Italian food, shop high-quality products, and learn through classes and team knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the production of Roman-style Pizza alla Pala, Focaccia, and other bakery items in a single Eataly location’s baking facility
• Report to the Head Chef and Sous Chef Managers
• Supervise and direct the bakery/pizza production staff at the direction of the Head Chef
• Assist the Head Chef and Sous Chef Managers with leading, training, and developing team members
• Prepare pizza, focaccia, and other bakery items according to specific recipes
• Manage the stock of raw materials, place orders, and take care of the inventory of the department
• Comply with all portion sizes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures
• Maintain a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
• Work towards mastering all shifts in pizza and bakery production
• Assist Sales Associates when needed and engage with guests interested in learning about pizza, focaccia, and other bakery products
• Ensure a clean and sanitary food production area
• Perform cashier duties including processing returns, voids, and exchanges when necessary
• Document, investigate, elevate, and resolve employee and guest incidents
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in a back-of-house production position
• 1+ year of supervisory experience
• Good work ethic, communication, and time management skills

Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible, open schedule often including evenings and weekends, as well as occasional early-morning/overnight shifts
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for at least 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting
• Ability to work with an electric pizza convection oven and commercial spiral mixer

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program

Pay

Hourly compensation: $19 – $21