Pastry Sous Chef - FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Eataly; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading artisanal Italian food marketplace! As a Pastry Sous Chef, you will oversee the creation of delightful pastries, including cakes, cookies, and other dolci. This role offers the chance to lead a talented pastry team while ensuring the highest quality standards in a vibrant culinary environment. With opportunities for growth and mobility, you’ll be part of an exciting journey as the company expands across North America. If you have a passion for Italian cuisine and leadership, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

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 Italian cuisine

Referral bonus program

Qualifications

• 4+ years in high-volume pastry preparation.
• Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pastry production for Eataly’s counters and restaurants.
• Manages a pastry team and ensures quality standards.

Skills

Italian pastry knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Culinary arts training

Tools

Commercial stand mixer

Baking equipment

Job description

Company Description

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:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

If you are interested in joining our team and can be flexible with your job search timeline, we’d be happy to receive your application! We are looking for candidates with mobility and interest in growth, as we continue to open in major cities across North America.

Job Description

The Pastry Sous Chef oversees the production of all pastries for an Eataly, including: Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies and other dolci. Reports directly to the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef de Cuisine; manages a pastry team of about 10 employees.

• Supervises and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants.
• Assists in managing the pastry team: schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels.
• Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency.
• Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders.
• Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position.
• Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred.

Additional Information

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting.
• Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• 401K with match or RRSP.
• Bonus program.
• Free family meal daily.
• Discounts at Eataly.
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine.
• Referral bonus program.
• 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.