Full-Time

In-Store Retail Shopper

Posted on 5/7/2026

Eataly

Eataly

1,001-5,000 employees

Global Italian food hall operator

Compensation Overview

$17/hr

+ Bonus program

New York, NY, USA

In Person

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Basic math and cash-handling skills
  • Basic knowledge of the functions of cash registers
Responsibilities
  • Selects and scans items, using a handheld mobile device, for orders placed
  • Provides clients with information and help on products
  • Responds to questions regarding items, such as fashion products
  • Confirms orders and enquires into additional requirements
  • Locks customers’ orders and provides them with delivery timelines
  • Handpicks items on customers’ lists in the correct order
  • Ensures orders are complete and properly placed into carts
  • Runs items through the checkout counter and pays for them through cash or credit/debit cards
  • Packs orders for customers
  • Collects cash, checks or charge payments from guests and provides change and charge vouchers if needed
  • Verifies accuracy of cash bank by counting cash, checks and charge payments at end of shift
  • Obtains and reviews information regarding price changes
  • Verifies employee discounts, returns, exchanges and voids with the assistance of the manager or shift lead
  • Returns carts and baskets to their central distribution areas, takes back go-backs/damages, fixes displays, helps restock, and supports team members
  • Possible rotations to other stations such as our Bakery or Fresh Pasta counters
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Personal shopping experience preferred
  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Eataly operates as a global operator of large-format Italian food halls that combine a high-end grocery, restaurant counters, a bakery, and a cooking school within one venue. Customers eat, shop for the exact ingredients used in the restaurants, and learn how to prepare Italian dishes through La Scuola. Fresh items are often produced on-site with a philosophy of “we sell what we cook, and we cook what we sell,” linking production directly to retail and dining. The model relies on flagship stores and a franchise network to extend its reach, presenting thousands of Italian and local products and an extensive wine selection. Unlike standalone grocers or restaurants, Eataly creates an integrated marketplace experience focused on authentic Italian gastronomy and culinary education. Its goal is to be a destination that celebrates Italian food culture by offering dining, shopping, and learning in a single location worldwide.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$199M

Headquarters

Monticello d'Alba, Italy

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • €75M capital increase funds Philadelphia, Toronto, West Palm Beach openings.
  • Investindustrial's 52% stake since 2022 drives Middle East expansion.
  • Hiring 300+ for San Jose store accelerates North American growth.

What critics are saying

  • Labor shortages delay Philadelphia and Toronto openings within 3-6 months.
  • Amazon Fresh undercuts with AI-driven Italian sections in 6-12 months.
  • Dean & DeLuca fragments premium market share in NYC within 12-18 months.

What makes Eataly unique

  • Eataly integrates eat-shop-learn model in large-format Italian food halls.
  • On-site pasta and mozzarella production links restaurants to retail.
  • La Scuola offers cooking classes on authentic Italian gastronomy.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Ethical

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

8%
Finance Community
Sep 3rd, 2025
Eataly announces €75M capital increase

Eataly's board approved a capital increase of €75 million, backed by majority shareholder Investindustrial (52% stake since September 2022), Eatinvest, the Farinetti family, the Baffigo/Miroglio family, and Clubitaly (TIP). The increase will be completed in two tranches by June 2026. This funding supports Eataly's strategic growth, including expansion in the Middle East and new stores in North America, with upcoming openings in Philadelphia, Toronto, and West Palm Beach.

Deutscher Fachverlag
Aug 18th, 2025
Eataly Raises €75M for Global Expansion

Eataly, the Italian gourmet food specialist, has announced a capital increase of €75 million. The company plans to use this fresh funding to expand its international presence.

PYMNTS
Sep 23rd, 2022
Who’S Going Connected Grocery Shopping This Weekend?

As eCommerce becomes the norm for food purchases, digital technologies are increasingly making their way into grocers’ and restaurants’ physical spaces, PYMNTS research and news coverage this week reveals. Instacart, for one, announced the launch of its Connected Stores tech suite on Monday (Sept. 19), offering such products as smart carts, Scan & Pay, synced shopping lists and others, meant to bring eCommerce convenience into physical stores

PYMNTS
Sep 22nd, 2022
Investindustrial’S Majority Stake In Eataly Tests Restaurant, Grocery Boundaries

The line between dining out and dining in is blurring as consumers increasingly expect to look to stores they shop in to meet all of their food needs — providing an ideal opportunity for businesses that offer hybrid restaurant-grocery models to pull ahead. Noting this trend, investment firm Investindustrial announced Wednesday (Sept. 21) its acquisition of a majority stake in Eataly, which operates Italian food emporiums featuring restaurants, cafes and specialty shops in 44 locations across 15 countries

Salon
Aug 21st, 2022
Eataly partnered with The Spirit Guild on Jul 1st 21'.

For instance, in July 2021, Eataly Los Angeles partnered with The Spirit Guild to host a Zodiac Pop Up Bar.