Sous Chef Manager - Central Kitchen

Sous Chef Manager - Central Kitchen

The Sous Chef Manager assists the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) in managing the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly's exciting, high-volume, open kitchen restaurants. The Sous Chef Manager is a focused management presence, not only maintaining food quality standards, but also training and inspiring staff at all levels about Eataly's products and services.

Reports to the Chef de Cuisine and manages the kitchen staff.

Supports the Sous Chefs in all day-to-day operational needs to deliver Eataly's business, employee, menu and guest service strategies

Assists with employee hiring, assignment, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations

Supervises kitchen mise en place (preparation for service) of all stations

Participates in menu planning and actively manages food production

Trains and works with cooks and sous chefs on the hot line to ensure quality, speed, safety and health standards are consistently met

Requisitions and apportions food items and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs

Verifies that sanitation and nutrition practices are followed by all employees

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

Qualifications include 4+ years of back of house experience, including 1+ years of management experience. A Bachelor's Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program is preferred. Excellent communication skills and advanced computer skills are also required.

Job requirements include availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert well-paced mobility. Ability to spend up to 8 hours standing or walking in a kitchen and restaurant environment. Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Benefits and perks include medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; paid parental leave; 401K with match; discounts at Eataly; 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.