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Eataly

Global Italian food hall operator

Team Member - Tipped

Full-Time
$17 - $18/hr+ Tips
Entry
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Knowledge of coffee, tea, drink preparation, and products.
  • Ability to follow recipes, execute tasks according to standards, follow Department of Health and company regulations, perform simple mathematical calculations, and follow production directions.
  • Availability to work onsite on a flexible schedule that often includes early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.
  • Ability to operate a manual espresso machine, ovens, drink blender, juicer, and point-of-sale system.
  • Dexterity for rapid repeated movements.
Responsibilities
  • Provide guests with outstanding service and in-depth knowledge of specialty products.
  • Greet, guide, and assist guests throughout their experience at Eataly Caffe.
  • Prepare and serve authentic Italian espresso, café drinks, and prepared food across multiple counters.
  • Collaborate with team members and fulfill duties across front-of-house and back-of-house sections of the café.
  • Use product knowledge and storytelling to answer questions about the menu and products, including allergens and ingredients.
  • Maintain guest-service standards and a hospitable, professional demeanor during all levels of business volume.
  • Keep guest and employee areas clean and organized by checking bathrooms and maintaining tables, washing dishes and equipment, cleaning preparation and service stations, and stocking areas.
  • Receive retail and product orders; unload, organize, and stock deliveries; record information; and communicate shortages, discrepancies, and expired or damaged products.
  • Set up stations and neatly replenish displays, keeping allergens such as nuts and wheat separate.
  • Operate the point-of-sale system and ensure accurate cash drops and bill authenticity.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 1 year of barista experience using a manual espresso machine.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Shareholders approved €75 million in August 2025, backing growth through June 2026.
  • West Palm Beach opened in December 2025, and Aventura followed in June 2026.
  • Upper West Side Caffè signs appeared in July 2026, showing format momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Eataly's reliance on experiential retail exposes it to rent pressure and thin restaurant margins.
  • Terra at Silicon Valley faced vermin contamination in August 2026, hurting brand trust.
  • If Philadelphia, Toronto, and West Palm Beach underperform, expansion funding burns quickly.

What makes Eataly unique

  • Eataly's eat-shop-learn format fuses restaurants, retail, and La Scuola into one destination.
  • Its upscale Italian sourcing and housemade pasta create a harder-to-copy premium brand.
  • The Caffè format extends the brand into smaller urban footprints like Upper West Side.

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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

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

9%
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

Salon
Aug 21st, 2022
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