Eataly

Global Italian food hall operator

Fresh Market Lead

MerchandisingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least one year of grocery experience is required.
Candidates must be proactive and able to multitask.
Knowledge of Italian food and beverage is preferred.
The role requires availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Candidates must be able to exert well-paced mobility for up to eight hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.
Candidates must be able to use a hand truck, cart, box cutter, ladder, and cleaning supplies.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between Market team members and the Store Operations Manager to ensure merchandise is properly stocked and attractively displayed throughout the retail department.
Promote exceptional guest service on the retail team, using interpersonal skills and product knowledge to drive sales and improve guest satisfaction.
Stock, rotate, and face products according to department procedures and merchandising standards.
Collaborate with the Warehouse team to maintain proper stock levels and organize back stock and warehouse storage effectively and efficiently.
Follow ordering and inventory procedures, receive deliveries, and verify order and invoice accuracy.
Assist with delegating tasks, supervising, training, and motivating Market Associates.
Maintain accurate department signage, pricing, and labeling.
Rotate products according to First In First Out standards.
Inspect shelves and immediately remove expired or damaged merchandise.
Communicate grocery needs, adjustments, and problems to the Market Manager promptly and efficiently.
Assess departmental food waste with department heads and divert waste to donations.
Partner with Guest Relations, Grocery, and Events & Education to coordinate product demonstrations.
Maintain safe and clean work conditions and comply with state and federal regulations.
Perform light cleaning duties, such as sweeping, dusting, and disposing of packaging, as necessary.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Job Description

The Market Lead serves as a liaison between Market team members and the Store Operations Manager to ensure that merchandise is properly stocked and displayed attractively across Eataly’s retail department. The Market Lead promotes exceptional guest service on the retail team, using interpersonal skills and product knowledge to drive sales and improve guest satisfaction. Reports to the Store Operations Manager.

Stocks, rotates and faces products according to department procedure and merchandizing standards
Collaborates with the Warehouse team to maintain proper stock levels, organizing back stock and warehouse storage effectively and efficiently
Follows order and inventory procedures and receives deliveries, verifying order and invoice accuracy
Assists with delegating tasks, supervising, training and motivating Market Associates
Maintains accurate department signage, pricing and labelling
Rotates products according to First In First Out (FIFO) standards
Inspects shelves and immediately removes expired or damaged merchandise
Communicates grocery needs, adjustments and problems to the Market Manager promptly and efficiently
Assesses departmental food waste with department heads and diverts waste to donations
Partners with Guest Relations, Grocery, and Events & Education to coordinate product demos
Maintains safe and cleanly work conditions and compliance with state and federal regulations
Performs light cleaning duties such as sweeping, dusting and packaging disposal as necessary
Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year of experience in grocery
Proactive and able to multitask
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of Italian food and beverage preferred

Job Requirements

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
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 use a hand truck, cart, box cutter, ladder and cleaning supplies

Hourly Compensation: $19 - $21

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
401K with match or RRSP
Bonus program
Free family meal daily
Discounts at Eataly
Classes on products and Italian cuisine
Referral bonus program
and more!

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.

About the Company

Eataly

Global Italian food hall operator

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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