Executive Chef - Italian Kitchen Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K with match

Job summary

Eataly is seeking a Head Chef in Houston to lead the culinary team and oversee back‑of‑house operations. You will direct hiring, scheduling and training while collaborating with the area and store leadership to plan seasonal menus and ensure guest satisfaction.

With 6+ years as a chef and 3+ years in management, you will drive profitability and uphold high standards, recipes, safety, and sanitation across the kitchen. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits offered.

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.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
• Collaborates with Area Executive Chef and store team to plan and execute seasonal menus
• Partners with store leadership and corporate to execute initiatives and plan events
• Ensures Back of House updates virtual menus to manage margin
• Analyzes financials to ensure efficient operations
• Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries
• Informs front of house of menu changes, specials, shortages
• Documents and resolves incidents
• Performs other duties as required

Skills

Italian cuisine

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Motivation

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Eataly is seeking a Head Chef in Houston to lead the culinary team and oversee back‑of‑house operations. You will direct hiring, scheduling and training while collaborating with the area and store leadership to plan seasonal menus and ensure guest satisfaction.

With 6+ years as a chef and 3+ years in management, you will drive profitability and uphold high standards, recipes, safety, and sanitation across the kitchen. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits offered.