Chef de Cuisine Pastry - FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Eataly North America; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian food marketplace is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to manage the production of authentic Italian dishes. The role requires over 5 years of culinary experience, with strong leadership skills to oversee a team. Responsibilities include collaborating on menus, managing inventory, and ensuring quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for Italian cuisine and proven communication skills. This position offers opportunities for growth and paid time off, alongside other competitive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with match or RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience, with 2+ years in management.
• Proven understanding of Italian cuisine.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production of authentic Italian dishes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus.
• Oversee hiring, training, and team management.
• Ensure budget adherence by reviewing financial information.
• Manage inventory and orders effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of Italian cuisine

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or culinary arts training

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

• Full-time

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:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s 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 Chef de Cuisine (CDC) supports the Executive Chef team in managing all aspects of the production of authentic Italian dishes in Eataly’s restaurants. The CDC ensures quality standards are consistently met in the areas of food production, team management and guest experience.

Reportsto the Executive Chef and manages a team of Sous Chef.

• Collaborates closely with the Executive Chef team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants
• Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
• Reviews financial information such as sales, costs and labor, to ensure adherence to budgets
• Manages inventory: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries
• Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
• Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves employee or guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience, including 2+ years of management experience
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred

Additional Information

• 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, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• 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.