Head Chef

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Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Each Eataly location has its own character and theme, but all aim to provide:

• SHOP high-quality Italian, local, and homemade products
• LEARN through classes and product knowledge

If you are interested in joining our team and can be flexible with your job search timeline, we’d be happy to receive your application! We are looking for candidates with mobility and interest in growth, as we continue to open in major cities across North America.

Job Description

The Head Chef directs the culinary team’s daily activities to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive work environment. Reports to the Store Director and collaborates with the Area Executive Chef. Oversees the Back of House team.

• Hire, assign, train, evaluate, and terminate employees
• Plan and execute seasonal menus with the team
• Coordinate with leadership and corporate to implement initiatives and plan events
• Maintain virtual menus and monitor margins
• Ensure food quality and standards
• Review financials and manage inventory and procurement
• Communicate menu updates to front of house
• Handle incidents and perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• 6+ years of chef experience, including 3+ years in management
• Strong understanding of Italian cuisine
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of kitchen procedures, safety, and sanitation
• Advanced computer skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or culinary training preferred

Job Requirements

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand/walk for up to 8 hours in a restaurant environment
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment

The annual salary range is $100,000–$110,000.