Company Description

Founded in Italy in 2007, Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. At Eataly, you can Eat a meal at restaurants or quick-service counters, Shop for the ingredients, and Learn through classes and tastings. Eat Better, Live Better! Eataly is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Description

Foodiversità is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and public/private events. The Events & Education Instructor oversees programming at Foodiversità and events at Eataly Downtown.

Reports to the Marketing Manager. Works closely with the Events & Education Team and supervises event staff.

• Organizes and teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
• Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef and front-of-house personnel
• Sources and liaises with clients (individuals and businesses) to sell events
• Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions
• Prepares, demonstrates and executes menu items – savory and sweet
• Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs
• Supervises prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback, and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
• Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations as well as the cleanliness of Foodiversità and event spaces
• Informs front-of-house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions
• Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Conducts administrative work to plan and evaluate the success of events
• Performs other duties as required or assigned
• Participates in meetings, planning and work store-wide events and off-site events

-Please be prepared to provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination upon hire.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in the food and beverage industry
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations
• Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups
• Knowledge of and passion for Italian cuisine and products including wine, olive oil, pasta, salumi and cheese
• Italian language skills highly 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 use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
• Food Handler’s License

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!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person