What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events and Education Chef/Scuola Chef- Eataly Downtown position at Eataly North America?

Job Description

Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to :

EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola : teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.

Reports to Marketing Operations Manager works with Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.

Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups

Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including : 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions

Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed

Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel : apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs

Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events : trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met

Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen

Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions

Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required

Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment

Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

4 years of cooking experience, with 1 year of management experience

Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations

Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups

In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture

Italian language skills highly preferred

Job Requirements

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Ability to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment

Food Handler’s License

Compensation : The base rate for this position is $20- $25

Additional Information

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.

Salary : $20 - $25

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