Executive Chef: Seasonal Italian Menus and Team Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Bonus program

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and ItalianCuisine

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly Houston is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary team and ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a compliant work environment. You will report to the Store Director and work with the Area Executive Chef to plan seasonal menus and control margins.

The role requires 6+ years of chef experience with at least 3 years in management, deep Italian cuisine knowledge, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits follow.

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 senior leadership to plan special events and share information.
• Ensures Back of House updates virtual menus to manage margin differences.
• Combines financial acumen with operations detail to uphold high standards and brand.
• Observes food production and samples to ensure recipes and standards.
• Reviews financials such as sales costs and labor for efficient operations.
• Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives deliveries.
• Informs front of house of menu changes, specials and shortages.
• Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves incidents.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Chef experience

Management experience

Italian cuisine

Communication

Leadership

Team-building

Advanced computer skills

Education

Culinary degree or post-secondary culinary training

Job description

Eataly Houston is seeking a Head Chef to lead the culinary team and ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a compliant work environment. You will report to the Store Director and work with the Area Executive Chef to plan seasonal menus and control margins.

The role requires 6+ years of chef experience with at least 3 years in management, deep Italian cuisine knowledge, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits follow.