Sous Chef - Production Kitchen

Eataly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at an innovative marketplace where your skills as a Sous Chef will shine! In this exciting role, you will supervise the production of authentic Italian dishes, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while training and leading a dedicated team. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic kitchen environment that values creativity and excellence. If you have a passion for Italian cuisine and a knack for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your culinary career in a thriving setting.

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 back of house experience with 3+ years in management.
• Excellent knife skills and ability to work with commercial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and kitchen activities for quality and safety.
• Train kitchen staff and manage food production across locations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Knife Skills

Mobility and Physical Stamina

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Computer Software

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 – Central Kitchen 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
• Organizes food production for all Eataly Canada locations.
• 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

• 5+ years of back of house experience, including 3+ years of management experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Outstanding organizational 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.

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 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.