What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef - Eataly Short Hills position at Eataly North America?
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
The Sous Chef supervises and coordinates the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchen restaurants.
Reports to the Head Chef and manages the kitchen staff.
- Supervises and coordinates activities related to food preparation, kitchen and storage areas
- Participates in menu planning and actively manages food production
- Trains and works alongside cooks to ensure quality, speed, safety and health standards are consistently met
- Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
- Requisitions and apportions food items and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
- Assists with scheduling and payroll processing as requested
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves employee or guest incidents
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 3 years of back of house experience, including 1 years of management experience
- Good communication skills
- Excellent knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
- Advanced computer skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program 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 work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.
Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $22-$27 per hour.
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!
Salary : $22 - $27
