Restaurant Sous Chef

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Each location has its own character and theme, united by a shared mission: for guests to eat authentic Italian food, shop high-quality Italian and local products, and learn through classes and team knowledge.

About the role

The Sous Chef supervises and coordinates the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly’s high-volume, open-kitchen restaurants. Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine, you will manage kitchen staff and ensure consistent execution of menus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate food preparation, kitchen operations, and storage areas.
• Participate in menu planning and actively manage food production.
• Train and work alongside cooks to maintain quality, speed, safety, and health standards.
• Inform front-of-house personnel of menu changes, specials, and shortages.
• Requisition and apportion food items, utilizing surpluses to control costs.
• Assist with scheduling and payroll processing as requested.
• Document, investigate, escalate, and resolve employee or guest incidents.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of back-of-house experience, including 1+ years of management experience.
• Good communication skills and advanced computer skills.
• Excellent knife skills and dexterity with small tools and utensils.
• 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 (standing, walking, bending, squatting).
• Experience working with commercial equipment (stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts program preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parental leave.
• 401K with company match.
• Free family meal daily.
• Discounts at Eataly.
• Referral bonus program.

Pay

Pay range is $50,000 – $55,000 yearly salary.