Executive Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cucina

Job summary

Eataly Houston is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team for a new store opening. You will direct daily operations, curate seasonal menus, manage back-of-house activities, and collaborate with leadership to ensure guest satisfaction and profitability.

The role requires 6+ years of chef experience with 3+ years in management, and a strong comprehension of Italian cuisine. A Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts is preferred; competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of chef experience with 3+ years in management.
• Strong understanding of Italian cuisine.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and safety/sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations.
• Plans and executes seasonal menus in the restaurants in collaboration with Area Executive Chef and store leadership.
• Oversees Back of House operations and ensures menu accuracy and margin discipline.
• Manages inventory, procurement, and vendor deliveries; informs front of house of changes and shortages.
• Documents and resolves employee and guest incidents; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Italian cuisine

Safety & sanitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or culinary arts training

Job description

Executive Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

• Full-time

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

The Head Chef directs the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Eataly’s policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive and compliant work environment.

Reports directly the Store Director and functionally to the Area Executive Chef. Oversees the Back of House team of the store.

• Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
• Collaborates closely with the Area Executive Chef and the store team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants
• Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to executive initiatives, plan special events and share information
• Ensures that the Back of House team consistently and meticulously updates virtual menus to manage the difference between theoretical and actual margin
• Combines financial acumen and attention to operational details, creating an environment that emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence; where the team is proud of our brand, high standards and appearance
• Observes food production and samples food to ensure compliance with recipes and standards
• Reviews financial information, such as sales costs and labor, to ensure efficient operations
• Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries
• Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
• Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 6+ years of chef experience, including 3+ years of management experience
• Strong understanding of Italian cuisine
• Excellent communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred

Compensation

This position pays a base salary of $90,000 - $100,000

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 an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.