Events and Education Chef/Scuola Chef- Eataly Downtown
21 days ago
New York
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 Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events. Reports to Marketing Operations Manager works with Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks. • Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups, • Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions, • Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed, • Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs, • Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met, • Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen, • Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions, • Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required, • Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment, • Performs other duties as required or assignedQualifications, • 4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management experience, • Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations, • Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups, • In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture, • Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays, • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, • Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting, • Ability to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment 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