Seasonal Events & Education Associate — Italian Café

Eataly North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part 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 Italian cucina

Job summary

Eataly Flatiron is seeking a Seasonal Events and Education Associate to join our new Eataly Caffè. The role supports guests with informed shopping decisions and shares stories behind our products, while guiding on food and beverage pairings.

Responsibilities include guest inquiries, product tastings, events support, and collaboration with Buying, Private Events and PR teams. Availability includes evenings and weekends for onsite work.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and passion for Italian food and beverage.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Outgoing personality and ability to sell.
• Retail and/or restaurant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to guest inquiries about availability, usage of products, the range of services, restaurant offerings, classes at Eataly’s Chef’s Table, recipe help and location of products throughout the market.
• Listens actively and asks questions to understand guests’ needs and preferences; recommends food and beverage items.
• Develops comprehensive knowledge of Eataly’s products through diligent participation in live and video training and active use of Eataly’s product library.
• Communicates daily/monthly new information to Eataly teams.
• Prepares and executes product tastings and demonstrations.
• Interacts with Eataly teams and vendors, passing information on to Eataly’s Buying, Private Events and Public Relations teams.
• Assists with events, such as feste and sagre, and tours for guests.
• Circulates store regularly to ensure shopping carts are always available in designated areas.
• Opens and closes cash till and ensures an accurate accounting of all transactions, collections and disbursements during the work shift.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of Italian food & beverage

Outgoing personality

Relationship-building

Retail/restaurant experience

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Eataly Flatiron is seeking a Seasonal Events and Education Associate to join our new Eataly Caffè. The role supports guests with informed shopping decisions and shares stories behind our products, while guiding on food and beverage pairings.

Responsibilities include guest inquiries, product tastings, events support, and collaboration with Buying, Private Events and PR teams. Availability includes evenings and weekends for onsite work.