Salumi and Formaggi Lead Artisan

Eataly; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; 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 Italian cucina

Job summary

Eataly in Short Hills, NJ is seeking a Salumi and Formaggi Lead Artisan to guide the SAFO department, supervise staff, and ensure quality and timely product fulfillment.

You will manage stock, partner with kitchen and restaurants, analyze profitability, and assist guests with cheese selections.

This on-site role requires 3+ years in retail leadership, knowledge of Italian cheeses and salumi, plus flexibility for evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail supervisory or management experience.
• 3+ years knowledge of Italian cheeses and salumi.
• 3+ years of butcher experience.
• 3+ years of food production experience highly preferred.
• Financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, time management and relationship-building skills.
• 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 the main production kitchen and restaurants to ensure that all orders are fulfilled.
• Manages production schedule to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Ensures department consistently meets quality, health and safety standards.
• Analyzes financial data and takes actions to improve efficiency and profitability of the department.
• Assists guests with cheese selection and shares knowledge of products.
• Weighs, labels and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner.

Skills

Retail supervision

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TEMPLATE - Salumi and Formaggi Lead Artisan

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 25 - USD 27 - hourly

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

The Artisanal Cheese and Salumi Department at Eataly is referred to as the Salumi andFormaggi (SAFO) Department and is home to more than 500+ of the highest quality cheeses and cured meats specially sourced from Italy, internationally and locally. Many of them are entirely exclusive to Eataly.

The SAFO Lead assists with the day-to-day operations of the SAFO department, ensuring quality control and optimal team performance. Reports to the Retail Manager.

• Supervises, trains and motivates the team to increase sales and efficiency
• Maintainsstock levels and makes key decisions about stock control, placing orders as needed
• Communicates with the main production kitchen and restaurants to ensure that all orders are fulfilled
• Manages production schedule to achieve maximum efficiency
• Ensures department consistently meets quality, health and safety standards
• Communicates any technical or mechanical issues to the appropriate department
• Analyzes financial data and takes actions to improve efficiency and profitability of the department
• Assists guests with cheese selection and shares knowledge of products
• Weighs, labels and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of retail supervisory or management experience
• 3+ years ofknowledge of Italian cheeses and salumi
• 3+ years of Butcher experience
• 3+ year of food production experience highly preferred
• Financial analysis skills
• Excellent communication, time management and relationship-building skills
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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

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!