Private Events and Catering Manager - Eataly West Palm

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 Private Events and Catering Manager generates and manages the catering business for an Eataly location with a focus on supervision and execution of catering operations and events. Event operations include preparation, oversight during the events as well as feedback following the completion of the event. Reports to the Store Director. 

• Develops and maintains partnerships with the restaurant, retail and quick service departments
• Manages in a diverse environment with a focus on client and customer service
• Maintains industry knowledge including principles and practices within catering
• Supervises events at La Scuola: sets up, oversees and breaks down cooking classes, wine tasting classes, communal dinners, private dinners and private receptions
• Facilitates communication between the client and chefs, beverage managers and restaurant 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
• Participates in organizing 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 the restaurant/events industry

Job Requirements

• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
• Ability to stand and be mobile for periods up to 8 hours in a high-volume environment

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!