Head Chef- Eataly Short Hills

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $95,000.00 - $105,000.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
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

Job Description

Eataly is recognized globally as the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Unlike a traditional chain, each Eataly location is unique and tailored to its community, offering a distinct character and theme, while uniting under a shared mission: to provide guests with an authentic Italian food experience through eating, shopping, and learning. Customers can indulge in genuine Italian cuisine at thoughtfully curated restaurants, cafes, and to-go counters. They can shop for a superior selection of high-quality Italian, local, and homemade products. Additionally, Eataly fosters culinary education through diverse classes and comprehensive product knowledge shared by expert team members.... Show More

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

Job 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 Duties

  • 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 executive 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

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