Executive Chef - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

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 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
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