Lead Line Cook — High-Volume Italian Kitchen

Eataly; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Bonus program

Free family meal daily

Job summary

Eataly is seeking a Sous Chef Lead to supervise and coordinate a high-volume central kitchen, transforming ingredients into authentic Italian dishes for multiple restaurants and outlets. The Lead Cook will assist in overseeing prep cooks and daily task lists under the Sous Chef Manager.

You will ensure quality, portion control and adherence to health regulations while supporting menu execution and efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a production kitchen.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees prep cooks and ensures performance standards.
• Portions, cuts, slices, dips, batters, breads, whips, beats, maintains holding temperature, fries and sautés.
• Selects cuts of meat, poultry, shellfish, fish, game or vegetables to be used for frying or sautéing.
• Packages items along with appropriate garnish.
• Follows recipes and complies with portion sizes, quality standards, department rules and procedures, and health regulations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Production kitchen experience

Leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or culinary arts program

Job description

Eataly is seeking a Sous Chef Lead to supervise and coordinate a high-volume central kitchen, transforming ingredients into authentic Italian dishes for multiple restaurants and outlets. The Lead Cook will assist in overseeing prep cooks and daily task lists under the Sous Chef Manager.

You will ensure quality, portion control and adherence to health regulations while supporting menu execution and efficient kitchen operations.