Pastry Lead - Eataly King Of Prussia

Eataly is recognized globally as the largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace, celebrated for its authentic approach to Italian cuisine and culture. Unlike traditional chains, each Eataly location is unique with its own distinct character and theme, tailored to reflect the local environment and community it serves. This thoughtful approach to authenticity extends across their multiple venues including restaurants, cafes, and to-go counters, offering guests an immersive experience in genuine Italian culinary traditions. Additionally, Eataly provides a diverse selection of high-quality Italian, local, and homemade products for shopping, alongside educational opportunities through cooking classes and expert product knowledge shared by their dedicated team. This combination of dining, shopping, and learning makes Eataly a vibrant hub for Italian food lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.

The role of Pastry Sous Chef at Eataly is a dynamic and pivotal position, responsible for overseeing the production of all pastry items including Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies, and other dolci across the marketplace. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef while working closely with the Head of Pastry, this role involves managing a skilled pastry team of about 10 employees, fostering excellence and consistency in all pastry outputs. The Pastry Sous Chef not only supervises but actively participates in the hands-on production process, ensuring that every item meets Eataly's high-quality standards for flavor, texture, portion size, and presentation. In addition to production duties, the role entails important managerial responsibilities such as scheduling, payroll submission, team training on Italian pastry techniques, and providing motivation and constructive feedback. Maintaining supply orders, cleanliness, and adherence to Department of Health standards for food safety and sanitation are also critical components of the job. This position offers an hourly wage range of $20.00 to $23.00 and requires a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, reflecting the vibrant and fast-paced environment of Eataly. The Pastry Sous Chef role is ideal for professionals with a passion for Italian pastries and leadership in a high-volume culinary setting, seeking to contribute to a renowned brand that values authenticity and quality.