Sous Chef Manager — Lead High-Volume Italian Kitchen (PTO)

Eatal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

and more!

Job summary

Eataly is seeking a Sous Chef Manager to assist the Chef de Cuisine in producing high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in a busy open kitchen. You will lead, train and inspire kitchen staff while maintaining food quality standards and Eataly's service expectations.

Reporting to the CDC, you will supervise mise en place, assist with menu planning, manage staffing and costs, ensure safety and sanitation, and communicate updates to front-of-house teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of back of house experience, including 1+ years of management
• Bachelor's Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program preferred

Responsibilities

• Supports the Sous Chefs in 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

Skills

Back-of-house experience

Education

Bachelor's degree / culinary arts program

Job description

Eataly is seeking a Sous Chef Manager to assist the Chef de Cuisine in producing high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in a busy open kitchen. You will lead, train and inspire kitchen staff while maintaining food quality standards and Eataly's service expectations.

Reporting to the CDC, you will supervise mise en place, assist with menu planning, manage staffing and costs, ensure safety and sanitation, and communicate updates to front-of-house teams.