Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre
eataly· Retail Market
About this role
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
At Eataly, this role is referred to as the Salumi and Formaggi Lead. The Artisanal Cheese and Salumi Department at Eataly is referred to as the Salumi and 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
- Maintains 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
Qualifications
- 2+ years of retail supervisory or management experience
- Excellent knowledge of Italian cheeses and salumi
- Excellent communication, time management and relationship-building skills
- Financial analysis skills
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- 1+ year of food production experience highly preferred
Job Requirements
- 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
Compensation
- Compensation for this role is CAD $22 hourly
- This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- RRSP
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre position at eataly located?
This Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre role at eataly is based in ON, Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada, ca. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre role at eataly full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre role in the Retail Market department at eataly.
Which team or department does the Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre at eataly belong to?
This Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre position is part of the Retail Market department at eataly. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre job at eataly posted?
This Meat & Cheese Lead Artisan - Eataly Eaton Centre position at eataly was posted on Mar 18, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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