Pastry Sous Chef - FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Eataly North America; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match or RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Job summary

A popular Italian food marketplace in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to manage the production of pastry items for its counters and restaurants. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in high-volume pastry preparation and knowledge of Italian pastry techniques. This role also requires excellent communication and leadership skills, as you will coach and train a team. The position offers an annual salary of $65k - $75k and various benefits including paid time off and discounts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position.
• Excellent leadership skills required for managing the pastry team.
• Knowledge of quality standards for food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the production of all pastry items.
• Assists in managing the pastry team including scheduling and training.
• Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop.

Skills

Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Education

Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program

Tools

Commercial stand mixer

Job 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

• Supervises and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants
• Assists in managing the pastry team: schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels
• Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency
• Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders
• Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop
• Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position
• Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred

Additional Information

• vailability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
• 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 a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

Compensation:This position pays an annual salary of $65k - $75k.

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.