Pastry 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

Pastry Chef

The Pastry 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 reports functionally to the Head of Pastry; manages a pastry team of about 10 employees.

- Directs and participates in the production of all pastry items for Eataly’s counters and restaurants
- Manages the pastry team: hires; schedules; submits payroll; provides feedback and motivation; trains on Italian pastry production, principles and practices; coaches and counsels; handles terminations
- 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
- Communicates with the Executive Chef and Pastry Quality Head on new recipes
- Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
- Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

6+ years of experience in a high-volume pastry preparation position; Knowledge of Italian pastries and techniques; Outstanding communication and leadership skills; Intermediate computer skills; Degree from a post-secondary culinary/pastry arts training program preferred; 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

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!