Chef de Cuisine, Central Kitchen — Lead High-Volume Italian

Eatal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Culinary classes

Job summary

Eataly Houston is opening a new Central Kitchen and seeks a Chef de Cuisine to oversee production, quality, and team leadership across fish, meat, produce, pasta and dry goods. The CDC ensures high standards and smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will manage Prep Cooks, coordinate menus, and work closely with the Chef team to plan ingredients, train staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience, including 2+ years of management.
• Fast-paced environments with high volume production.
• Bachelor’s Degree or culinary arts training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Central Kitchen operations and production for multiple outlets.
• Lead and organize Prep Cooks to prepare and portion daily items.
• Plan and order ingredients to execute seasonal menus.
• Manage inventory, orders, deliveries and storage per FIFO.
• Monitor budget, labor, costs and quality control.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate kitchen staff.

Skills

Chef experience

Management

Organization

Communication

Computer skills

Italian cuisine knowledge

Pasta making

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Stand mixers

Ovens

Torches

Job description

Eataly Houston is opening a new Central Kitchen and seeks a Chef de Cuisine to oversee production, quality, and team leadership across fish, meat, produce, pasta and dry goods. The CDC ensures high standards and smooth operations in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will manage Prep Cooks, coordinate menus, and work closely with the Chef team to plan ingredients, train staff, and maintain safety and sanitation standards. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent desired.