Events & Education Specialist

Eataly; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Job summary

Eataly Los Angeles seeks an Events & Education Specialist to engage guests through events and educational offerings aligned with our Italian marketplace mission.

You will support chefs, coordinate class logistics, write class descriptions, manage registrations, and build client relationships while ensuring standout guest experiences. Evening/weekend availability is required; Italian wine/food knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in restaurant operations, sales management, marketing or event planning.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Outstanding professional communication skills and editorial skills.
• Knowledge of Italian wine and food gastronomy.
• Proficiency in Italian language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and executes public and private events including specialized cooking/wine/food knowledge classes, buyouts, press events, tastings and private receptions.
• Support the Chef during scheduled classes and events by anticipating their needs and that of the La Scuola guests.
• Setup dining area with the proper floorplan, silverware, glassware, and marketing materials based on event format.
• Prepare La Scuola workstations with all ingredients and necessary equipment for the class or event for each guest.
• Serve meal prepared by Chef during events to each guest accurately noting any dietary accommodations and courses during events, along with pouring beverages.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen area in coordination with Chef to prepare for the next phase of the event, including removing all dirty materials including but not limited to dishes, glassware, silverware, tableware pots, pans and other cooking utensils during classes and events.
• Execute side work and closing duties including polishing silverware/glassware, restocking of beverages, aprons, napkins, and anything else needed in La Scuola.
• Help with storage organization and other projects or duties, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned + additional kitchen duties include preparing and setup of food stations for events.
• Writes and monitors class descriptions; compiles instructor biographies, Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) and sales contracts; creates class registration pages online
• Fosters accountability in departments and interdepartmental collaboration when planning events
• Builds and manages client lists and relationships
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Restaurant ops

Sales Mgmt

Marketing

Event planning

Organizational skills

Project management

Time management

Communication

Editorial skills

Italian wine

Italian language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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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:

• 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 & Education Specialist is a food enthusiast who passionately engages guests in Eataly’s mission through events and educational offerings. Reports to the Events & Education Manager.

• Plans, schedules and executes public and private events including specialized cooking/wine/food knowledge classes, buyouts, press events, tastings and private receptions
• Support the Chef during scheduled classes and events by anticipating their needs and that of the La Scuola guests.
• Setup dining area with theproper floorplan, silverware, glassware, and marketing materials based on event format.
• Prepare La Scuola workstations with all ingredients and necessary equipment for the class or event for each guest.
• Serve meal prepared by Chef during events to each guest accurately noting any dietary accommodations and courses during events, along with pouring beverages.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen area in coordination with Chef to prepare for the next phase of the event, including removing all dirty materials including but not limited to dishes, glassware, silverware, tableware pots, pans and other cooking utensils during classes and events.
• Execute side work and closing duties including polishing silverware/glassware, restocking of beverages, aprons, napkins, and anything else needed in La Scuola.
• Help with storage organization and other projects or duties, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned + additional kitchen duties include preparing and setup of food stations for events.
• Writes and monitors class descriptions; compiles instructor biographies, Banquet Event Orders (BEO's) and sales contracts; creates class registration pages online
• Fosters accountability in departments and interdepartmental collaboration when planning events
• Builds and manages client lists and relationships
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience in restaurant operations, sales management, marketing or event planning
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills
• Outstanding professional communication skills and editorial skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Italian wine and food gastronomy
• Proficiency in Italian language preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• and more!

Compensation: Pay range is set from $22 - $25 an hour

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.