Education and Events Lead - Eataly Downtown - Eataly Downtown at Eataly North America

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Project Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Sales Management, Marketing, Culinary Knowledge, Italian Cuisine, Wine Knowledge, Interdepartmental Collaboration, Client Relationship Management, Microsoft Office, Bilingual Skills, Staff Supervision

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

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 Education and Events Lead is a food enthusiast who passionately engages guests in Eataly’s mission through events and educational programming. Reports to the Marketing Manager. Plans, schedules and executes public and private events including: specialized cooking/wine/food knowledge classes, group reservations, buyouts, press events, tastings and private receptions Supervises staff members during events to ensure smooth execution Writes and monitors class descriptions; compiles instructor biographies, Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) and sales contracts; creates class registration pages online Fosters accountability in departments and interdepartmental collaboration when planning events Builds and manages client lists and relationships Performs other duties as required or assigned Ensures in store communication is up to standards and follows the brand guidelines. Utilizes tools and systems provided to produce in store signages where needed and necessary. (i.e. Events materials, Posters, Flyers for campaigns). Oversees in store installations. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (preferred but not required) 3+ years of experience in restaurant operations, sales management, marketing or event planning Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills Outstanding professional communication and editorial skills Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Knowledge of Italian wine and gastronomy Proficiency in Italian language preferred Job Requirements Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $22-$25 Per Hour Additional Information 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! 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.

Responsibilities

The Education and Events Lead plans, schedules, and executes public and private events, ensuring smooth execution and staff supervision. They also write class descriptions, manage client relationships, and ensure in-store communication aligns with brand guidelines.