Head Chef - Eataly Don Mills

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Italian marketplace in Toronto is seeking a Head Chef to oversee back of house operations across multiple restaurants. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of chef experience, including 5+ years of management. Responsibilities include directing kitchen strategy, leading a team, and developing authentic Italian recipes. Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and discounts.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

RRSP

Bonus program

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 7+ years of chef experience, including 5+ years of management experience.
• In-depth understanding of Italian cuisine.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all back of house operations, ensuring quality and financial goals are met.
• Directs strategy to maximize profitability and quality.
• Leads a team of Sous Chefs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team-building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or culinary arts training

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

The Head Chef oversees all back of house operations for the multiple restaurants and kitchens at an Eataly location, ensuring quality standards and financial goals are consistently met.

• Directs and organizes the back of house strategy to maximize profitability and quality
• Leads a team of Sous Chefs to drive success in their individual outlets
• Develops recipes and menus focused on Italian authenticity, seasonality and high-quality ingredients
• Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to executive initiatives, plan special events and share information
• Analyzes financial data, builds a budget, and develops strategies aimed at increasing efficiencies and profit
• Collaborates closely with the GM, Restaurants to create a seamless and efficient restaurant experience
• Prepares updates on the success of restaurants for senior and corporate leadership
• Participates in employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
• Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 7+ years of chef experience, including 5+ years of management experience
• In-depth understanding of Italian cuisine
• Exceptional communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!