Fresh Market Manager (Full-Time) - Eataly Chicago

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

Eataly’s bustling marketplaces feature a rich variety of unique, high-quality Italian and local products. The Fresh Market Manager oversees the fresh departments: Cheese & Salumi, Fish & Meat, Bakery, Produce and Fresh Pasta. Reports directly to the Store Operations Manager and reports functionally to the Director of Fresh Products. Oversees the fresh counter managers, leads and staff.

Compensation

- Compensation for this role is between $75,000-$82,000 annually
- This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Responsibilities

Organizes and directs the store’s fresh departments to maximize profitability while upholding the company’s mission, values, quality and guest experience standards and policies.; Manages the fresh counter leaders: hires, schedules, trains, motivates, submits payroll, evaluates performances, terminates.; Provides regularly strategic and financial reports to upper management.; Ensures counters and displays are visually appealing and merchandized effectively at all times.; Analyzes financial data and develops strategies to drive sales and increase profitability and efficiencies.; Works closely with the culinary and kitchen team to ensure that production consistently meets the store’s needs for retail, quick service and restaurants.; Manages and trains department leads in requisitions, transfers and purchase orders of food, beverage, supplies and equipment to maximize profit and reduce waste.; Manages and trains department leads in invoice receiving and suppliers relationships.; Supervises cleaning and maintenance of equipment and counters according to Department of Health standards, and arranges repairs, contracts and other services when needed.; Documents, investigates, escalates and resolves employee and guest incidents.; Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; 4+ years of retail management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Business management and financial analysis skills; Experience purchasing and managing inventory; Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; Knowledge of Italian fresh products; Experience with cured meats, artisan cheeses, butchering and fish mongering is strongly preferred; Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends; 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 operate equipment such as a slicer, pasta machine or cash register as needed

Benefits

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