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

At Eataly, this role is referred to as the Salumi e Formaggi Lead Artisan. The Artisanal Cheese & Salumi Department at Eataly is referred to as the Salumi & Formaggi (SAFO) Department and is home to more than 500+ of the highest quality cheeses and cured meats specially sourced from Italy, internationally and locally. Many of them are entirely exclusive to Eataly.

The SAFO Lead assists with the day-to-day operations of the SAFO department, ensuring quality control and optimal team performance. Reports to the Market Manager.

• Supervises, trains and motivates the team to increase sales and efficiency
• Manages stock levels and makes key decisions about stock control, placing orders as needed
• Communicates with the main production kitchen and restaurants to ensure that all orders are fulfilled
• Manages production schedule to achieve maximum efficiency
• Ensures department consistently meets quality, health and safety standards
• Communicates any technical or mechanical issues to the appropriate department
• Analyzes financial data and takes actions to improve efficiency and profitability of the department
• Assists guests with cheese selection and shares knowledge of products
• Weighs, labels and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic knife skills
• Knowledge of cheese highly preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work a flexible schedule including 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 use commercial equipment including scales, packaging machinery and a cash register

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!