Fresh Market Lead - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Bonus program

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cucina

Referral bonus program

and more!

Job summary

Eataly is hiring a Market Lead to bridge the Market team and Store Operations Manager, ensuring merchandise is well stocked and displayed. The role emphasizes guest service, product knowledge, and driving sales in the retail department.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Warehouse for stock, supervising Market Associates, managing signage and pricing, and complying with safety regulations. Onsite work with a flexible schedule is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in grocery
• Proactive and able to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Italian food and beverage preferred

Responsibilities

• Stocks, rotates and faces products according to department procedure and merchandizing standards
• Collaborates with the Warehouse team to maintain proper stock levels, organizing back stock and warehouse storage effectively and efficiently
• Follows order and inventory procedures and receives deliveries, verifying order and invoice accuracy
• Assists with delegating tasks, supervising, training and motivating Market Associates
• Maintains accurate department signage, pricing and labelling
• Rotates products according to First In First Out (FIFO) standards
• Inspects shelves and immediately removes expired or damaged merchandise
• Communicates grocery needs, adjustments and problems to the Market Manager promptly and efficiently
• Assess departmental food waste with department heads and diverts waste to donations
• Partners with Guest Relations, Grocery, and Events & Education to coordinate product demos
• Maintains safe and cleanly work conditions and compliance with state and federal regulations
• Performs light cleaning duties such as sweeping, dusting and packaging disposal as necessary
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Italian food knowledge

Proactive mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

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 Market Lead serves as a liaison between Market team members and the Store Operations Manager to ensure that merchandise is properly stocked and displayed attractively across Eataly’s retail department. The Market Lead promotes exceptional guest service on the retail team, using interpersonal skills and product knowledge to drive sales and improve guest satisfaction. Reports to the Store Operations Manager.

• Stocks, rotates and faces products according to department procedure and merchandizing standards
• Collaborates with the Warehouse team to maintain proper stock levels, organizing back stock and warehouse storage effectively and efficiently
• Follows order and inventory procedures and receives deliveries, verifying order and invoice accuracy
• Assists with delegating tasks, supervising, training and motivating Market Associates
• Maintains accurate department signage, pricing and labelling
• Rotates products according to First In First Out (FIFO) standards
• Inspects shelves and immediately removes expired or damaged merchandise
• Communicates grocery needs, adjustments and problems to the Market Manager promptly and efficiently
• Assess departmental food waste with department heads and diverts waste to donations
• Partners with Guest Relations, Grocery, and Events & Education to coordinate product demos
• Maintains safe and cleanly work conditions and compliance with state and federal regulations
• Performs light cleaning duties such as sweeping, dusting and packaging disposal as necessary
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in grocery
• Proactive and able to multitask
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of Italian food and beverage 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
• Ability to use a hand truck, cart, box cutter, ladder and cleaning supplies

Hourly Compensation: $19 - $21

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

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

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, 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.