Executive Sous Chef - Liverpool Street, London

Executive Sous Chef - Liverpool Street, London

Company Description

Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN.

Position

Located in the vibrant heart of the city, Eataly London is dedicated to offering the finest Italian cuisine and products. We are on the lookout for an experienced and hands-on Executive Sous Chef to oversee and elevate the operations of our back-of-house team. Our Bishopsgate store is home to two restaurants ( Pasta&Pizza  and  Terra by Carlo Cracco ), a production kitchen, quick service kitchens, a bakery, and a pastry lab. In this key and hands on role, you will work closely with the Executive Chef to coordinate the entire kitchen team, ensuring the efficiency of the operations, while also managing wage budgets and financial performance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING...

• Lead and mentor senior chefs across multiple concepts, inspiring excellence with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
• Support the Executive Chef in shaping back-of-house strategy, balancing culinary quality with financial performance.
• Assist in menu and recipe development that celebrates Italian authenticity, seasonality, and premium ingredients.
• Manage food costs, stock control, and portioning to ensure both profitability and guest satisfaction.
• Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver seamless guest experiences across all outlets.
• Train, develop, and nurture talent across the kitchen team, building a strong pipeline of future leaders.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene standards.
• Step in to lead operations in the Executive Chef's absence.

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