Salumi and Formaggi Manager - Eataly Yorkville

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 Salumi and Formaggi (SAFO) Manager oversees the day to day operations of the SAFO department. The SAFO Manager ensures quality control through production and ensures the team is fully versed and knowledgeable about Italian cuisine, meats and cheeses to provide product recommendations.

Reports to the General Manager of Retail and to the Fresh Market Manager. Reports functionally to the Head of Salumi and Formaggi, Eataly North America.  

• Supervises and motivates the team to increase sales, efficiency, and work positively and professionally
• Manages stock levels and product purchases under the umbrella of Eataly’s buying program
• Assists in ordering supplies and merchandise as needed
• Communicates with main production kitchen as well as all restaurants to ensure that all orders are fulfilled
• Produces and supervises various cuts of meats and cheeses
• Manages production schedule to achieve maximum efficiency
• Ensures department is meeting quality, health and safety standards
• Communicates any technical or mechanical issues to the appropriate department
• Develops staff through effective training, coaching and feedback on performance
• Assists with employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
• Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail supervisory or management experience
• Ability to lead and manage a team
• Ability to effectively communicate with upper management, staff and guests
• Excellent time management skills
• Good knowledge of and passion for Italian technique and cuisine
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years of food production experience highly preferred

Job Requirements

• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to 8 hours
• Ability to lift up to 45-50 pounds for short periods of time
• Food Handlers License preferred

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

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

Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability).  Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds.  Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.