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Eataly

Eataly

Global Italian food hall operator

Market Lead - New Store Opening

Full-Time
$19 - $21/hr

+ Bonus program + Referral bonus program

Junior
Houston, TX, USA
In Person

On-site work is required, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least one year of grocery experience is required.
  • The candidate must be able to multitask.
  • Knowledge of Italian food and beverage is preferred.
  • The candidate must be available to work on-site with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
  • The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to maintain well-paced mobility for up to eight hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.
  • The candidate 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 across the retail department.
  • Promote exceptional guest service on the retail team by 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 order and inventory procedures and receive deliveries while verifying 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 packaging disposal as necessary.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Italian food and beverage.

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

Headcount

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
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.