Quick Service Lead – Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; 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 and ItalianCuisine

Job summary

Eataly Houston is seeking a Quick Service Lead for our new store opening. The role supervises QSR counters, ensures hospitality standards, and coordinates with the QSR General Manager to keep daily operations running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in food service, strong money-handling skills, and knowledge of coffee and Italian cuisine. This on-site position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays at a bustling marketplace.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; post-secondary degree preferred.
• 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in food service.
• Math skills and ability to handle money accurately.
• Strong knowledge of steps of service.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of coffee and coffee production.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a steady leadership presence on the floor, interacting with guests, team members and vendors to ensure Eataly’s operations are running smoothly and high hospitality standards are met
• Trains, motivates, mentors and organizes team members
• Purchases supplies, beverages and equipment per the direction of the QSR General Manager
• Monitors inventory, checks orders and distributes supplies as needed throughout the department
• Manages transactions and ensures accurate accounting
• Records shift notes and assists with administrative duties such as scheduling when needed
• Ensures department complies with all quality, health, safety and sanitation standards
• Documents, investigates and resolves guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Money handling

Coffee knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary degree preferred

Tools

Espresso machine

Blender

Juicer

Cash register

Job description

Quick Service Lead – Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Quick Service Lead – Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly Houston 5085 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX
77056, United States Full-time

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

Eataly’s bustling marketplaces contain a variety of quick service counters featuring coffee and drinks, pastries and gelato, pizza and focaccia, paninis and grab-and-go meal options. The Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Lead assists with supervising and running the day-to-day operations of the QSR counters. Reports to the QSR Assistant General Managers; supervises QSR Sales Associates and Baristas.

• Maintains a steady leadership presence on the floor, interacting with guests, team members and vendors to ensure Eataly’s operations are running smoothly and high hospitality standards are met
• Trains, motivates, mentors and organizes team members
• Purchases supplies, beverages and equipment per the direction of the QSR General Manager
• Monitors inventory, checks orders and distributes supplies as needed throughout the department
• Manages transactions and ensures accurate accounting
• Records shift notes and assists with administrative duties such as scheduling when needed
• Ensures department complies with all quality, health, safety and sanitation standards
• Documents, investigates and resolves guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent; post-secondary degree preferred
• 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in food service
• Math skills and ability to handle money accurately
• Strong knowledge of steps of service
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of coffee and coffee production
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage preferred

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• 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 operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, drink blender, juicer and cash register

Hourly Compensation: $19 – $22 per hour.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• 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, 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.