Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Specialist - Eataly Boston

Eataly; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and ItalianCuisine

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly’s bustling marketplaces host QSR counters where a Specialist supports daily operations, hospitality, and display set-ups. You’ll help with FIFO, inventory, and guest service across counters, ensuring accuracy in transactions and adherence to quality and safety standards.

The role reports to the QSR General Manager and involves mentoring team members, documenting issues, and performing related duties as needed. Evening/weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Candidate has 1+ year of lead or supervisory experience in food service.
• Strong math skills and ability to handle money accurately.
• We welcome knowledge of coffee and Italian cuisine/beverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide service across all QSR counters with hospitality excellence.
• (Assist with setup, display replenishment, and FIFO adherence).
• Manage transactions and ensure accurate accounting.
• Support and mentor team members and assist with inventories.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety and sanitation standards.
• Document, investigate and escalate guest incidents.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Lead or supervisory experience

Basic math skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of coffee production

Knowledge of Italian cuisine/beverage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary degree preferred

Tools

Manual espresso machine

Cash register

Drink blender

Juicer

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

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

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 QSR Specialist assists with the day-to-day operations of the QSR counters. Reports to the QSR General Manager and the QSR Assistant General Managers.

• Provides service across all QSR counters, ensuring the team consistently meets high standards of hospitality
• Sets ups stations and replenishes displays neatly including separation of allergens (nuts, wheat, etc.)
• Ensures all items are dated and following First in First Out (FIFO) standards
• Manages transactions and ensures accurate accounting
• Prepares necessary collateral, weighs, labels, packages and serves products
• Supports, motivates, guides, educates and mentors team members
• Monitors inventory, checks orders and distributes supplies as needed throughout the department
• Ensures department complies with all quality, health, safety and sanitation standards
• Documents, investigates, resolve and escalates guest incidents
• Assists with administrative duties as needed
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Rate: $18.00-$20.00 plus tips

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary degree preferred
• 1+ year of lead or supervisory experience in food service
• Basic math skills and ability to handle money accurately
• 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

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• 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, 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.