
Education and Events Lead - Eataly West Palm
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Eataly North America is hiring an Education and Events Lead - Eataly West Palm. The Education and Events Lead is a food enthusiast who passionately engages guests in Eataly’s mission through events and educational offerings. This role plans, schedules, and executes public and private events, including specialized cooking, wine, and food knowledge classes, buyouts, press events, tastings, and private receptions. The lead supports the Chef during scheduled classes and events, ensuring guest needs are met.
Key focus areas include Plan, schedule and execute public and private events, Support the Chef during scheduled classes and events, and Setup dining area with proper floorplan, silverware, glassware, and marketing materials.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree, Restaurant Operations, Sales Management, Marketing Or Event Planning, and Availability Onsite With Flexible Schedule Including Evenings Weekends Holidays. Important skills include Planning Events, Scheduling Events, Executing Events, Anticipating Needs, Setting Up Dining Area, and Preparing Workstations. Preferred (not required): Italian Language.
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Full job description
The Events & Education Specialist is a food enthusiast who passionately engages guests in Eataly’s mission through events and educational offerings. Reports to the Marketing Manager.
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Plans, schedules and executes public and private events including specialized cooking/wine/food knowledge classes, buyouts, press events, tastings and private receptions
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Support the Chef during scheduled classes and events by anticipating their needs and that of the La Scuola guests.
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Setup dining area with the proper floorplan, silverware, glassware, and marketing materials based on event format.
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Prepare La Scuola workstations with all ingredients and necessary equipment for the class or event for each guest.
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Serve meal prepared by Chef during events to each guest accurately noting any dietary accommodations and courses during events, along with pouring beverages.
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Clean and sanitize the kitchen area in coordination with Chef to prepare for the next phase of the event, including removing all dirty materials including but not limited to dishes, glassware, silverware, tableware pots, pans and other cooking utensils during classes and events.
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Execute side work and closing duties including polishing silverware/glassware, restocking of beverages, aprons, napkins, and anything else needed in La Scuola.
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Help with storage organization and other projects or duties, as needed.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned + additional kitchen duties include preparing and setup of food stations for events.
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Writes and monitors class descriptions; compiles instructor biographies, Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) and sales contracts; creates class registration pages online
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Fosters accountability in departments and interdepartmental collaboration when planning events
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Builds and manages client lists and relationships
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Performs other duties as required or assigned
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Bachelor’s Degree
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3+ years of experience in restaurant operations, sales management, marketing or event planning
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Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills
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Outstanding professional communication and editorial skills
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Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Knowledge of Italian wine and gastronomy
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Proficiency in Italian language preferred Job Requirements
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Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays Benefits and Perks
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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401K with match or RRSP
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Bonus program
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Free family meal daily
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Discounts at Eataly
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Classes on products and Italian cuisine
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Referral bonus program
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