Seasonal Events and Education Associate - Wine Experience

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 La Scuola is a place where guests can learn about and experience Italian food and wine through engaging classes, tastings, and private events. The Events & Education Associate supports the planning and execution of programming, with a strong focus on wine education and guest experience.

Responsibilities

Supports and facilitates wine classes, tastings, demonstrations, and private events; Demonstrates strong knowledge of wine, with an emphasis on Italian wines and regional varieties; Assists with planning event programming, menus, wine selections, and class materials; Provides engaging and informative experiences for guests while adapting to different levels of wine knowledge; Supports event setup, service, breakdown, and overall organization of La Scuola spaces; Works closely with the Events & Education team, culinary and front-of-house teams, and clients to ensure successful events; Ensures proper handling, storage, and presentation of wine and event supplies; Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

2+ years of wine, hospitality, or events experience; Strong knowledge of wine, Italian wine knowledge preferred; Excellent communication and public speaking skills; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Wine certification (WSET, CMS, or equivalent) preferred; 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

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!