Restaurant Sous Chef (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and ItalianCuisine

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly in Toronto seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to lead high-volume open kitchen operations and ensure authentic Italian cuisine. You will supervise food preparation, assist with menu planning, train cooks, and uphold safety, quality and speed standards while managing costs and coordinating with front-of-house teams.

The role requires 3+ years in back-of-house, including 1+ year in management, strong communication and knife skills, and advanced computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of back of house experience, including 1+ year of management experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly; Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Communication skills

Knife skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program preferred

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

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 Chef de Cuisine 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 requestedl
• 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

• Compensation for this role is CAD $55,000-$60,000 annually, plus tips
• This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

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

Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.