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Pastry Sous Chef - FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Company:
Eataly North America
Location:
Chicago, IL, 60611
Posted:
May 06, 2025
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Job Description

Company 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 knowledge

If you are interested in joining our team and can be flexible with your job search timeline, we’d be happy to receive your application! We are looking for candidates with mobility and interest in growth, as we continue to open in major cities across North AmericaJob 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 Executive Chef and 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

Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred

Additional Information

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

Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment

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

and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.

Full-time

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