Food Tasting & Guest Experience Associate (Part-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

Eataly North America; Toronto; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Free family meal

Eataly discounts

Classes on Italian cuisine

Job summary

Eataly Yorkville is seeking a part-time Food Tasting & Guest Experience Associate, referred to as a Storyteller. This engaging role involves hosting tasting sessions, managing inventory of tasting supplies, and creating memorable experiences that connect guests with authentic Italian products.

Successful candidates will have a warm communication style and knowledge of Italian cuisine. The position offers a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, with a pay range of CAD $20.00-$22.00

Qualifications

• Charismatic communicator who loves Italian food, history, and culture.
• Warm and engaging communication style with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Host scheduled tasting sessions and manage tasting stations.
• Share product knowledge and assist customers with pairings.
• Create memorable experiences through storytelling.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Knowledge of Italian ingredients

Retail experience

Job description

Food Tasting & Guest Experience Associate (Part-Time) - Eataly Yorkville

Part-time

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:

• 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 a Storyteller. This role is about much more than offering samples—it is about sharing a love for Italian food and the stories behind the products. A Storyteller connects with customers, introduces them to authentic Italian specialties, and helps them discover the people, regions, traditions, and craftsmanship that make each product special.

This is a hospitality and education position designed for a charismatic communicator who loves Italian food, history, and culture. A Storyteller reports to the Dry Market Manager.

• Hosts scheduled tasting sessions at our dedicated tasting stations for customers
• Oversees the daily setup, execution, and breakdown of tasting stations, ensuring pristine presentation, visual appeal, and strict adherence to food safety standards
• Manage inventory for tasting supplies and sampling products, minimizing waste while maximizing the impact of guest interactions
• Works towards daily and weekly sales targets by converting product samples into completed retail purchases and brand loyalty
• Assists customers by sharing product knowledge, educating them on how our products are traditionally used and suggests pairings, recipes, and serving ideas
• Brings products to life by sharing captivating narratives regarding their geographical origins (DOP/IGP status), historical significance, and the traditional methods used by our artisanal producers in Italy
• Shares our passion for regional Italian specialties, from artisanal cheeses and cured meats to pasta, sauces, olive oils, sweets, and other authentic products
• Creates memorable experiences that turn a tasting into a journey through Italy
• Other duties as assigned

• Warm, outgoing, and engaging communication style with a heavy focus on customer service
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of Italian ingredients, regions, traditions, and producers is an asset
• Confidence in explaining products and sharing personal recommendations.
• Hospitality-minded, with a strong understanding of creating memorable customer experiences.
• Previousexperience in a high-volume retail setting preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including nights and 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

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is CAD $20.00-$22.00 hourly
• This position has been posted to fill a current vacancy

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• 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.