Sous Chef Manager FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Eataly Silicon Valley

Eataly North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sous Chef Manager for their high-volume Italian restaurant in Santa Clara. The candidate will manage kitchen operations, maintain food quality standards, and inspire staff while collaborating closely with the Chef de Cuisine. Ideal for candidates with strong culinary skills and management experience, this role offers an annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 with various benefits.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 4+ years of back of house experience, including 1+ years of management experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chef de Cuisine and manages the kitchen staff.
• Participates in menu planning and actively manages food production.
• Trains and works with cooks and sous chefs on the hot line.

Skills

Communication

Management

Food Safety

Culinary Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program

Job description

Job Description

The Sous Chef Manager assists the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) in managing the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchen restaurants. The Sous Chef Manager is a focused management presence, not only maintaining food quality standards, but also training and inspiring staff at all levels about Eataly’s products and services.

Reports to the Chef de Cuisine and manages the kitchen staff.

• Supports the Sous Chefs in all day-to-day operational needs to deliver Eataly’s business, employee, menu and guest service strategies
• Assists with employee hiring, assignment, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
• Supervises kitchen mise en place (preparation for service) of all stations
• Participates in menu planning and actively manages food production
• Trains and works with cooks and sous chefs on the hot line to ensure quality, speed, safety and health standards are consistently met
• Requisitions and apportions food items and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
• Verifies that sanitation and nutrition practices are followed by all employees
• Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
• Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves employee or guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• 4+ years of back of house experience, including 1+ years of management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced computer skills

The annual salary for this role ranges from $70,000k - 80,000k with bonus + merit increased in 2026.

Job requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert well-paced mobility
• Ability to spend up to 8 hours standing or walking in a kitchen and restaurant environment
• Ability to work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc.

Additional Information

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.