Executive Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

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