Events and Education Manager

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 Events and Education Manager oversees the organization, supervision and execution of both public and private events. Event formats include classes carried out at La Scuola di Eataly, Eataly’s cooking school; group reservations in the restaurants; restaurant and store buyouts; promotional press events; producer tastings; and private dinners and receptions for 2-500 people.

Reports to the Marketing Manager and oversees Education and Events and service staff.

• Co-manages La Scuola Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) teams
• Manages correspondence for La Scuola department via email and over the phone including private event requests, class registrations/cancellations and general inquiries
• 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’ experience in the restaurant/events industry
• Proficient or fluent in Italian 

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

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

Pay range set for this position is $70k - $80k a year.

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.  If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.