Fresh Market Lead (Full-Time) - Eataly Chicago

Company 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

Job Description

The Fresh Market Lead is responsible for creating and maintaining quality experiences for each guest that visits Eataly’s Fresh Market counters. The Fresh Market Lead assists with the day-to-day operations of the Fresh departments, including Butcher, Fish, Salumi & Formaggi, Produce, and Fresh Pasta, ensuring quality control and optimal team performance. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager.

• Supervises, trains and motivates the team to increase sales and efficiency
• Maintains stock levels and makes key decisions about stock control in partnership with the Fresh Market Manager, placing orders as needed
• Communicates with the main production kitchen and restaurants to ensure that all orders are fulfilled
• Assists with the management of the production schedule to achieve maximum efficiency
• Ensures Fresh counters and displays are visually appealing and merchandized effectively  
• Communicates any technical or mechanical issues to the appropriate department
• Assists guests with product selection and shares knowledge of products
• Weighs, labels and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner
• Analyzes financial data and takes actions to improve efficiency and profitability of the department
• Supports with monthly inventory counts
• Ensures department consistently meets quality, health and safety standards
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail supervisory experience
• Experience with cured meats, artisan cheeses, butchering and fish mongering is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, time management and relationship-building skills
• Financial analysis skills are considered an asset
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule 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

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is USD $22-$24.50 hourly
• This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.  If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.