Central Kitchen Chef de Cuisine Lead Italian Production

Eataly North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 cucina

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to manage the Central Kitchen at a Houston location, directing production, menu execution, and quality across multiple outlets. The CDC oversees recipe integrity, equipment use, and staff performance to deliver consistent guest experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the CDC leads a Prep Cook team, plans ingredients, manages inventory, and ensures health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume production environments.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient understanding of basic computer programs.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine; fresh pasta making preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree or post-secondary culinary arts training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order ingredients to execute seasonal menus for restaurants and store.
• Lead and organize Prep Cooks to prepare and portion large quantities of food daily across fish, meat, produce, pasta and dried goods.
• Manage inventory, estimate needs, place orders, receive and check deliveries.
• Maintain organized storage areas and FIFO rotation.
• Review sales, costs and labor to ensure budget adherence.
• Inform chefs of changes, specials and shortages in product.
• Direct hiring, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations.
• Partner with Health & Safety team to ensure sanitary standards across kitchens.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Fast-paced environments

Education

Culinary degree (bachelor preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Eataly North America is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to manage the Central Kitchen at a Houston location, directing production, menu execution, and quality across multiple outlets. The CDC oversees recipe integrity, equipment use, and staff performance to deliver consistent guest experiences.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the CDC leads a Prep Cook team, plans ingredients, manages inventory, and ensures health and safety standards.