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 entire Back of House team of the store.Directs employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminationsCollaborates closely with the Area Executive Chef and the store team to plan and execute seasonal menus in the restaurantsPartners interdepartmentally with the store senior leadership team and with corporate to executive initiatives, plan special events and share informationEnsures that the Back of House team consistently and meticulously updates virtual menus to manage the difference between theoretical and actual marginCombines 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 appearanceObserves food production and samples food to ensure compliance with recipes and standardsReviews financial information, such as sales costs and labor, to ensure efficient operationsManages inventory and procurement: estimates needs, places orders, receives and checks deliveriesInforms front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortagesDocuments, investigates, escalates and resolves all employee and guest incidentsPerforms other duties as required or assigned
 
