Meat Butcher (Seasonal)

Eataly North America; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

and more!

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking a Butcher to join our Fresh Market team in San Jose, onsite. You will prepare and display meat products, ensuring quality and safety while delivering friendly, knowledgeable service to guests.

This seasonal role offers a compact period through early January 2027 with potential for long-term growth. Availability on evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; benefits include time off, 401K with match, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with meat, preferably in a high-volume retail environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management and guests.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans, cuts, weighs, packages and labels meat in accordance with Eataly’s high-quality standards.
• Provides outstanding customer service: assists guests in selecting products and shares knowledge of preparation and cooking techniques.
• Stocks counter neatly, accurately and in a timely manner as per pricing menu.
• Maintains a clean, organized and sanitary station according to Department of Health standards.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Meat handling

Following instructions

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job 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

A Butcher attends to the meat preparation needs of Eataly guests. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager.

• Cleans, cuts, weighs, packages and labels meat in accordance with Eataly’s high-quality standards
• Provides outstanding customer service: assists guests in selecting products and shares knowledge of preparation and cooking techniquesStocks counter neatly, accurately and in a timely manner as per pricing menu
• Maintains a clean, organized and sanitary station according to Department of Health standards
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience working with meat, preferably in a high-volume retail environment
• Ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, management and guests
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule sometimes including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally and up to 30 pounds of force frequently
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to work with knives, hand tools and utensils

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

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

Compensation: Pay rate its set from $21 - $24 an hour.

Seasonal Opportunity with Potential for Long-Term Growth! This is a seasonal position expected to last approximately three months, through the first week of January 2027, with the opportunity to become a permanent member of our team! Many of our seasonal team members have continued their journey with us beyond the holiday season, and this could be the start of a long-term opportunity with Eataly. Continued employment will depend on business needs, performance, and availability.

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.