Sous Chef Hourly - Eataly Soho

Eataly North America

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New York, NY, us on site Until 9/4/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 6, 2026 Last posted July 6, 2026
Job 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

The Sous Chef Hourly 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 Head Chef 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

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $24 - $26

  • 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.

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!
About this role

Summary

Supervise and prepare high-quality Italian dishes, manage kitchen staff, ensure standards.

Job title

Sous Chef Hourly - Eataly Soho

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

food and beverage

Location requirements

Must work onsite in New York, NY; remote not allowed.

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

knife skillsteam managementfood safetycooking

Preferred skills

culinary degreeadvanced computer skills

Specializations

culinary artskitchen managementfood preparationItalian cuisine
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City