Restaurant Sous Chef (Full-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

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 Job Description The Sous Chef supervises and coordinates the production of high-quality, authentic Italian dishes in one of Eataly’s exciting, high-volume, open kitchen restaurants. Reports to the Chef de Cuisine and manages the kitchen staff. Supervises and coordinates activities related to food preparation, kitchen and storage areas Participates in menu planning and actively manages food production Trains and works alongside cooks to ensure quality, speed, safety and health standards are consistently met Informs front of house personnel of menu changes, specials and shortages Requisitions and apportions food items and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs Assists with scheduling and payroll processing as requested Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves employee or guest incidents Performs other duties as required or assigned Qualifications 3+ years of back of house experience, including 1+ years of management experience Good communication skills Excellent knife skills and finger dexterity to use small tools and utensils adeptly Advanced computer skills Bachelor’s Degree or degree from post-secondary culinary arts program preferred Job Requirements 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 work with commercial equipment including stand mixers, ovens, torches, etc. Compensation Compensation for this role is CAD $55,000-$60,000 annually, plus tips This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy Additional Information Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave RRSP Free family meal daily Discounts at Eataly Classes on products and Italian cuisine Referral bonus program and more! Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.

The Sous Chef supervises the production of authentic Italian dishes and manages kitchen staff in a high-volume environment. Key duties include coordinating food preparation, managing food costs, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Candidates need over 3 years of back-of-house experience, including at least 1 year in management. A degree from a post-secondary culinary arts program is preferred, along with the ability to lift 50 pounds and work a flexible schedule.

• Medical Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • RRSP • Free family meal daily • Discounts at Eataly • Classes on products and Italian cuisine • Referral bonus program

• Communication SkillsPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Kitchen Management
• Food Production
• Menu Planning
• Knife Skills
• Staff Training
• Food Cost Control
• Payroll Processing
• Inventory Management
• Health and Safety Standards
• Communication Skills
• Computer Skills

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Mar 7, 2027

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate

Application method

Direct apply is available