Head Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

The Head Chef directs the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Eataly’s policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive and compliant work environment.

Reports directly the Store Director and functionally to the Area Executive Chef. Oversees the Back of House team of the store.

Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations

Collaborates closely with the Area Executive Chef and the store team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants

Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to executive initiatives, plan special events and share information

Ensures that the Back of House team consistently and meticulously updates virtual menus to manage the difference between theoretical and actual margin

Combines financial acumen and attention to operational details, creating an environment that emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence; where the team is proud of our brand, high standards and appearance

Observes food production and samples food to ensure compliance with recipes and standards

Reviews financial information, such as sales costs and labor, to ensure efficient operations

Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries

Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages

Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guest incidents

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

6+ years of chef experience, including 3+ years of management experience

Strong understanding of Italian cuisine

Excellent communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills

Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations

Advanced computer skills

Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred

Compensation: This position pays a base salary of $90,000 - $100,000

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!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

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