Lead Salumi & Formaggi Artisan - Cheese & Charcuterie

Eataly; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eataly Short Hills is seeking a Salumi and Formaggi Lead Artisan to oversee the SAFO department, ensure quality and drive team performance. This role reports to the Retail Manager and oversees cheese and cured meat operations.

The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience, deep knowledge of Italian cheeses and salumi, and a background in food production. This position requires onsite work with flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail supervisory or management experience.
• 3+ years of knowledge of Italian cheeses and salumi.
• 3+ years of butcher experience.
• 3+ years of food production experience preferred.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, time management and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains and motivates the team to increase sales and efficiency.
• Maintains stock levels and places orders as needed.
• Communicates with production kitchen and restaurants to fulfill orders.
• Manages production schedule for maximum efficiency.
• Ensures department meets quality, health and safety standards.
• Communicates any technical or mechanical issues to the appropriate department.
• Analyzes financial data to improve efficiency and profitability of the department.
• Assists guests with cheese selection and knowledge of products.
• Weighs, labels and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Retail supervisory/management

Knowledge of Italian cheeses and salum

Butchery experience

Food production experience

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eataly Short Hills is seeking a Salumi and Formaggi Lead Artisan to oversee the SAFO department, ensure quality and drive team performance. This role reports to the Retail Manager and oversees cheese and cured meat operations.

The ideal candidate has strong supervisory experience, deep knowledge of Italian cheeses and salumi, and a background in food production. This position requires onsite work with flexibility for evenings and weekends.