Sous Chef - Production Kitchen

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team as a Sous Chef in a bustling kitchen environment. This role involves supervising the production of authentic Italian dishes, training staff, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. You'll be part of a dynamic organization that values creativity and excellence in food service. If you have a passion for Italian cuisine and a knack for leadership, this opportunity offers a chance to shine in a unique culinary marketplace. Experience the thrill of working in a high-volume kitchen while enjoying the perks of a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K with match or RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cuisine

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise food preparation and manage kitchen staff activities.
• Participate in menu planning and ensure food quality standards.

Skills

Knife Skills

Food Preparation

Management Skills

Safety and Health Standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts

Post-secondary Culinary Arts Program

Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Stand Mixers

Ovens

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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of back of house experience, including 3+ years of management experience
• Excellent knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly
• 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

• 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 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.