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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
