Education and Events Manager at Eataly North America

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Planning, Project Management, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Italian Wine Knowledge, Gastronomy Knowledge

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 Events and Education Manager oversees the organization, supervision and execution of both public and private events. Event formats include classes carried out at La Scuola di Eataly, Eataly’s cooking school; store buyouts; promotional press events; partnership events; producer tastings; and private dinners and storewide events for 5-1500 people. Reports to the Marketing Manager and oversees Education and Events and service staff. Manages La Scuola Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) teams Oversees correspondence for La Scuola department via email and over the phone including private event requests, class registrations/cancellations and general inquiries Supervises events at La Scuola: sets up, executes, and breaks down cooking classes, wine tasting classes, communal dinners, private dinners and private receptions Facilitates communication between the Private Dining Manager and chefs, beverage managers, and event team members Ensures each individual event is planned correctly and runs smoothly, from front-of-house supervision to behind-the-scenes organization and data entry Conceives of and creates public classes, drafting class descriptions, compiling instructor biographies and creating class registration pages online and assists in instructing those classes when needed. Directs storewide events, promotions and partner events Performs other duties as required or assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred 4+ years of experience in restaurant operations, sales management, marketing or event planning highly preferred 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 Job Requirements Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays (shifts may include 10:00AM-6:00PM, 11:00AM-7:00PM, and/or 1:00PM-9:00PM) Ability to lift up to 50 pounds Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting Additional Information Compensation: The annual salary range for this role is $65,000-$70,000. 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 Events and Education Manager oversees the organization and execution of public and private events, including cooking classes and private dinners. They manage the front and back of house teams and ensure smooth event operations from planning to execution.