Full-Time

Bread Baker

Full-Time, Eataly Chicago

Eataly

Eataly

1,001-5,000 employees

Global Italian food hall operator

Compensation Overview

$18 - $19/hr

+ Overnight premium

Chicago, IL, USA

In Person

On-site at 49 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and overnights.

Bachelor's, Certification

Category
Operations & Logistics (1)

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Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ year of experience in a baker preparation position
  • Basic math and measuring skills
  • Good work ethic, communication and time management skills
  • Availability to work onsite with an open, flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends, and overnights
  • 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 work with a wood burning oven, electric pizza convection oven and commercial spiral mixer
Responsibilities
  • Prepares bread, focaccia, rolls and other bread items for Eataly’s restaurants and retail operations
  • Follows proper proofing and baking techniques for each variety of bread
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
  • Works towards mastering all shifts and production processes
  • Assists Sales Associates if needed and engages with guests interested in learning about our bread production
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned
Desired Qualifications
  • Post-secondary culinary program highly 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

  • Shareholders approved a €75 million capital increase in August 2025.
  • Eataly opened Aventura in June 2026 and West Palm Beach in December 2025.
  • Eataly announced Tysons Corner for 2027 and Upper West Side Caffè for fall 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Andrea Cipolloni left in May 2026, splitting North American leadership and slowing execution.
  • Eataly Brazil entered judicial recovery in 2025 and lost São Paulo brand rights.
  • Verona closed after €4.5 million losses, exposing the megastore format's unit economics.

What makes Eataly unique

  • Eataly bundles dining, grocery, and classes in one premium Italian destination.
  • Eataly Caffè extends the brand beyond megastores into faster, smaller urban formats.
  • Investindustrial's 52% ownership funds expansion while preserving the Farinetti family's brand control.

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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%
Financecommunity
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.

Lebensmittel Zeitung
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

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