Fresh Market Leader: Drive Profits & Guest Experience

Eataly North America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match or RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking a Fresh Market Manager for the Chicago store to supervise Cheese & Salumi, Fish & Meat, Bakery, Produce and Fresh Pasta. You will report to the Store Operations Manager and lead department managers and staff to maximize guest satisfaction and profitability.

Responsibilities include directing operations, hiring and training, analyzing financial data, ensuring visual merchandising, and coordinating with culinary teams to meet retail and restaurant needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• 4+ years of retail management experience in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience purchasing and managing inventory.

Responsibilities

• Organize and direct the store’s fresh departments to maximize profitability and guest experience.
• Manage the fresh counter leaders: hire, schedule, train, motivate, payroll, evaluate.
• Provide strategic and financial reports to upper management.
• Ensure counters and displays are visually appealing and merchandized.
• Analyze financial data and develop strategies to drive sales and efficiency.
• Coordinate with culinary and kitchen teams to meet retail and restaurant needs.
• Train leads in requisitions, transfers, and PO management; manage supplier relations.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and vendor contracts; ensure health standards compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Business acumen

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP / inventory software

Job description

Eataly North America is seeking a Fresh Market Manager for the Chicago store to supervise Cheese & Salumi, Fish & Meat, Bakery, Produce and Fresh Pasta. You will report to the Store Operations Manager and lead department managers and staff to maximize guest satisfaction and profitability.

Responsibilities include directing operations, hiring and training, analyzing financial data, ensuring visual merchandising, and coordinating with culinary teams to meet retail and restaurant needs.