Head Chef- Eataly Short Hills (New Store Opening!)
Head Chef- Eataly Short Hills (New Store Opening!)
Eataly
Millburn, NJ
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Company Description
The world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace is coming to New Jersey! Eataly will open in 2024 in the Mall at Short Hills. Eataly was founded in Italy in 2007 and has since expanded to more than 40 locations (and counting!) across the globe. Each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
The Head Chef directs the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Eataly’s policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive and compliant work environment.
Reports directly the Store Director and functionally to the Area Executive Chef. Oversees the Back of House team of the store.
Additional Information
BENEFITS AND PERKS
The world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace is coming to New Jersey! Eataly will open in 2024 in the Mall at Short Hills. Eataly was founded in Italy in 2007 and has since expanded to more than 40 locations (and counting!) across the globe. 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 counter
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
The Head Chef directs the culinary team’s daily activities in accordance with Eataly’s policies and objectives to ensure guest satisfaction, profitability, and a positive, productive and compliant work environment.
Reports directly the Store Director and functionally to the Area Executive Chef. Oversees the Back of House team of the store.
- Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
- Collaborates closely with the Area Executive Chef and the store team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurants
- Partners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to executive initiatives, plan special events and share information
- Ensures that the Back of House team consistently and meticulously updates virtual menus to manage the difference between theoretical and actual margin
- Combines financial acumen and attention to operational details, creating an environment that emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence; where the team is proud of our brand, high standards and appearance
- Observes food production and samples food to ensure compliance with recipes and standards
- Reviews financial information, such as sales costs and labor, to ensure efficient operations
- Manages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveries
- Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages
- Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guest incidents
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
- 6+ years of chef experience, including 3+ years of management experience
- Strong understanding of Italian cuisine
- Excellent communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment and procedures, safety and sanitation regulations
- Advanced computer skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program highly preferred
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!
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Production -
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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