Sous Chef - Eataly Don Mills

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian marketplace in Toronto seeks a Sous Chef to oversee the production of high-quality authentic dishes in a dynamic kitchen environment. The role involves managing staff, participating in menu planning, and ensuring standards of speed, quality, and safety are met. Candidates should have over 3 years of back of house experience, including at least 1 year in management, alongside excellent culinary skills. 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

• 3+ years of back of house experience, including 1+ years of management experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work with commercial kitchen equipment.
• Available to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and staff activities to ensure quality and standards.
• Participate in menu planning and manage food production.
• Train cooks and resolve any kitchen or customer incidents.

Skills

Back of house experience

Good communication skills

Excellent knife skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or culinary arts program

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

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 requested
• 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.

Additional Information

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!