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 Details
* Earnings: up to £41,000 inclusive of service charge (base salary £34,000) – paid overtime
* Location: London, EC2M 3YD
* Contract type: Permanent, full‑time, latest finishing time 22.30/23.00, 40 hours
* As a Sous Chef, you will work as part of the larger back‑of‑house team in our premium Terra by Carlo Cracco restaurant. You’ll play a senior role in daily kitchen activities – preparing, cooking, and plating food items to Eataly’s high standards while overseeing other chefs. Terra by Carlo Cracco is a traditional Italian grill restaurant in collaboration with renowned Master Chef Carlo Cracco.
Benefits
* No late‑night finishing! The latest finishing 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 that increases with length of service (up to 36 days)
* Free healthy and varied staff meal options
* Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores
* Apprenticeships launching soon
* From Mental Health First Aid to Health & Safety Level 3 – we’ll support your growth
* Refer a Friend and earn up to £300 per person
* WeCare – a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, financial, mental and physical well‑being
* Employee assistance programme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* TRONC Scheme
* Access to the Eataly benefit portal offering free discounts, rewards, and cashback programmes
* Save money on groceries with discounts and cashbacks at Morrisons, Tesco, and more
* Access to local MyBroadgate discounts
* Stay active and enjoy up to 40 % corporate discounts on all major gym groups and studios
* Up to 52 % off cinema tickets across the UK
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme
* No‑interest technology loans
* Exclusive travel discounts and cashbacks with TUI, Expedia, hotels.com
Requirements
* At least 2 years of experience as a Junior Sous Chef in a high‑quality kitchen either in a restaurant or hotel setting
* Knowledge of fresh food cooking, strong knife skills and a good understanding of the basics of Italian cuisine
* Experience working with grills and knowledge in the preparation of meat, fish, and pasta dishes
* Strong leadership skills and ability to stay calm during busy service periods
* Working with fresh ingredients is a must
* Availability to work flexibly according to a rota covering mornings, evenings, and weekends
* Knowledge of high‑quality Italian food and dishes
* People‑management skills – ability to set clear objectives, motivate and monitor progress
* Willingness to be flexible and support multiple teams
* Fluent in English
* Right to work in the UK
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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