Chef de Cuisine Pastry - FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen team in crafting authentic Italian dishes. This role involves collaborating with the Executive Chef to design seasonal menus, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in culinary arts, particularly in Italian cuisine, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your culinary talents can shine and contribute to an enriching dining experience for guests. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule and a vibrant work environment focused on growth and excellence.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience with 2+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in managing food production and guest experience.
• Direct hiring, training, and payroll for kitchen staff.

Skills

Chef experience

Knowledge of Italian cuisine

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Post-secondary culinary arts training

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

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

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.

Reports to the Executive Chef and manages a team of Sous Chefs.

• 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.
• Advanced computer 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

• 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.