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Cafe Specialist - Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)

Eataly North America

Santa Clara, CAFull-time$18.7–19.5/hrPosted 6 days agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.7–19.5/hr
Location
Santa Clara, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Eataly seeks a Cafe Specialist to support daily operations across its quick‑service counters, delivering high‑quality hospitality, managing inventory, preparing products, and mentoring team members while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic MathCash HandlingCustomer ServiceCommunicationProblem SolvingCoffee KnowledgeItalian Cuisine KnowledgeEquipment OperationPhysical Stamina

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentPost-Secondary Degree Preferred1+ Year Lead or Supervisory Experience in Food ServiceOnsite Availability With Flexible Schedule Including Evenings Weekends HolidaysAbility to Lift Up to 50 PoundsAbility to Exert Well-Paced Mobility for Up to 8 Hours Including Standing Walking Bending Squatting

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

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:

  • 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

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
  • Free family meal daily
  • Discounts at Eataly
  • Classes on products and Italian cuisine
  • Referral bonus program
  • and more!

Compensation: Pay rate start at $18.70 - $19.50 an hour plus tips. We are looking for people can-do full-time hours (32 hours or more), or part-time hours (31 hours or less).

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.

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