Eataly North America
Head Chef
Eataly North America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
The Head Chef oversees all back of house operations for the multiple restaurants and kitchens at an Eataly location, ensuring quality standards and financial goals are consistently met.
Reports directly to the Director of Store Operations. Manages the Chef de Cuisine team.
Responsibilities
Directs and organizes the back of house strategy to maximize profitability and quality
Leads a team of Chef de Cuisines to drive success in their individual outlets
Develops recipes and menus focused on Italian authenticity, seasonality and high-quality ingredients
Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to execute initiatives, plan special events and share information
Analyzes financial data, builds a budget, and develops strategies aimed at increasing efficiencies and profit
Collaborates closely with the GM, Restaurants to create a seamless and efficient restaurant experience
Prepares updates on the success of restaurants for senior and corporate leadership
Participates in employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications:
7+ years of chef experience, including 5+ years of management experience
In-depth understanding of Italian cuisine
Exceptional communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred
Job 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, standing or walking in a restaurant environment
Ability to operate commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.
Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
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.
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The Head Chef oversees all back of house operations for the multiple restaurants and kitchens at an Eataly location, ensuring quality standards and financial goals are consistently met.
Reports directly to the Director of Store Operations. Manages the Chef de Cuisine team.
Responsibilities
Directs and organizes the back of house strategy to maximize profitability and quality
Leads a team of Chef de Cuisines to drive success in their individual outlets
Develops recipes and menus focused on Italian authenticity, seasonality and high-quality ingredients
Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to execute initiatives, plan special events and share information
Analyzes financial data, builds a budget, and develops strategies aimed at increasing efficiencies and profit
Collaborates closely with the GM, Restaurants to create a seamless and efficient restaurant experience
Prepares updates on the success of restaurants for senior and corporate leadership
Participates in employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications:
7+ years of chef experience, including 5+ years of management experience
In-depth understanding of Italian cuisine
Exceptional communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred
Job 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, standing or walking in a restaurant environment
Ability to operate commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.
Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
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.
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