Overview
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
* Earnings: up to £43,000 inclusive of service charge (base salary £36,000) - paid overtime
* Location: London, EC2M 3YD
* Contract type: Permanent, full-time, latest finishing time 22:30–23:00, 40 hours
* Role: Senior Sous Chef in Terra by Carlo Cracco restaurant; supervises back-of-house team, prepares, cooks, and plates to Eataly’s high standards
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the back-of-house team in the Terra by Carlo Cracco restaurant, overseeing other chefs.
* Prepare, cook, and plate items to Eataly’s high standards.
* Lead daily kitchen activities and support senior kitchen staff.
Qualifications
* At least 2 years of experience at Sous Chef level in a high-quality restaurant or hotel.
* Knowledge of fresh food cooking, strong knife skills, and understanding of Italian cuisine basics.
* Experience with grills; knowledge in preparation of meat, fish, and pasta dishes.
* Strong leadership skills; ability to stay calm during busy service periods.
* Experience working with fresh ingredients; availability to work flexible rota including mornings, evenings, weekends.
* Knowledge of high-quality Italian food and dishes.
* People management skills; ability to set clear objectives, motivate, and monitor progress.
* Willingness to support multiple teams.
* Fluent in English; right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* No late-night finishing; latest finish time is 23:00
* 40-hour contract; overtime is paid
* Tronc scheme
* 20% employee instore discount across retail, bars, and restaurants
* 30-day holiday allowance (increases with service length, up to 36 days)
* Free healthy and varied staff meals options
* Internal career progression and global opportunities across Eataly stores
* Apprenticeships launching soon
* Support for growth (Mental Health First Aid, Health & Safety Level 3)
* Refer a Friend program: earn up to £300 per person
* WeCare health platform (24/7 GP, financial, mental and physical well-being)
* Employee assistance program
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Access to Eataly benefit portal with discounts, rewards, and cashback programs
* Discounts at Morrisons, Tesco, and more
* Access to local MyBroadgate discounts
* Up to 40% corporate discounts on major gym groups and studios
* Up to 52% off cinema tickets in the UK
* Cycle-to-work scheme
* No-interest technology loans
* Exclusive travel discounts and cashbacks with TUI, Expedia, hotels.com
Other information
Eataly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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