Lead Italian Kitchen Chef de Cuisine

Eataly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K with match

Bonus program

Free family meals

Discounts at Eataly

Cooking classes

Referral bonus

Job summary

Eataly Chicago is seeking a Chef de Cuisine (CDC) to support the Head Chef in producing authentic Italian dishes, lead a kitchen team, and ensure top quality in food production, service, and guest experience. The CDC reports to the Head Chef and manages a team of Sous Chef Managers.

You will plan seasonal menus with the Head Chef, lead hiring, training, scheduling, and payroll, monitor costs and inventories, and coordinate with FOH on specials and menu changes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Head Chef and BOH leadership to plan seasonal menus.
• Directs hiring, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations.
• Reviews sales, costs and labor to ensure budgets.
• Manages inventory: estimates needs, places orders, checks deliveries.
• Informs FOH of menu changes, specials and shortages.
• Documents, investigates and resolves employee or guest incidents.

Skills

Chef experience

Management experience

Italian cuisine knowledge

Communication & leadership

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or culinary arts training

Job description

Eataly Chicago is seeking a Chef de Cuisine (CDC) to support the Head Chef in producing authentic Italian dishes, lead a kitchen team, and ensure top quality in food production, service, and guest experience. The CDC reports to the Head Chef and manages a team of Sous Chef Managers.

You will plan seasonal menus with the Head Chef, lead hiring, training, scheduling, and payroll, monitor costs and inventories, and coordinate with FOH on specials and menu changes.