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Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts Hudson Table is a culinary studio and event space looking for talented Cooks & Chefs to join our team to compete in our Iron Chef style Chef Competitions. We are seeking candidates with good restaurant line cooking skills, even better with Michelin level training or similar fine dining experience, especially in NYC. We offer an extremely unique opportunity to compete against other highly skilled chefs with similar experience. This is an opportunity to get out from behind the line, put a face with your food, and be included in the tip pool every night. Something we rarely experience in this industry that favors the FOH over BOH. Our competitions are held on all nights of the week including Saturday and/or Sunday for brunch. Availability to work competitions between 1-6 times per month is necessary. These events ALWAYS sell out. We guarantee a crowd every time. ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Your role as a Chef Competitor at Hudson Table is to create a winning 3 course meal utilizing 10-12 mystery basket ingredients over three timed rounds for 20 guests against your competitor. You will lead, and be given a sous chef for the execution of your dishes. The guests (whom are your judges) are sitting front row around our Chef's Table counter and will have an interactive experience watching you cook, and leave having had an excellent meal! QUALIFICATIONS: • Culinary degree from an accredited program or relevant experience as a Chef, • Minimum 5 years of experience in the food industry, preferably line cooking, titles chef de partie/sous chef/cdc/exec, • Must have basic pastry skills, • Must have a strong understanding of food preparation, and kitchen safety, • Demonstrate ability to multi-task and be organized, and work cleanly, • Must be personable and posses FOH qualities, as this is a customer facing role, • Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail

Job DescriptionCompany Description Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; 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 counters, • SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products, • LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledgeJob Description The Pastry Sous Chef oversees the production of all pastries for an Eataly, including: Italian pasticcini, cakes, desserts, cookies, candies and other dolci. Reports directly to the Pastry Chef de Cuisine; manages a pastry team of about 10 employees. • Supervises and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants, • Assists in managing the pastry team: schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels, • Verifies all foods prepared meet quality standards in terms of portion size, flavor, texture and consistency, • Produces decorative centerpieces and special orders, • Orders and requisitions all supplies for the pastry shop, • Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards, • Performs other duties as required or assignedQualifications, • 4+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position, • Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Intermediate computer skills, • Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends, • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, • Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting 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