Full-Time

General Manager of Grocery / Retail

Posted on 5/12/2026

Eataly

Eataly

1,001-5,000 employees

Global Italian food hall operator

Compensation Overview

$100k - $115k/yr

+ Bonus program

Los Angeles, CA, USA

In Person

Travel up to 10% of the time.

Category
Retail (2)
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Required Skills
Financial analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 6+ years of retail or grocery management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Exceptional leadership, motivational and team-building skills
  • Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Italian products and wine
  • Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule sometimes including evenings, weekends and holidays
  • 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 operate equipment such as a slicer, pasta machine or cash register as needed
  • Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Directs and organizes the store’s retail operations to maximize profitability
  • Develops departmental goals and leads a team of managers
  • Works closely with each manager to understand operational needs and boost interdepartmental collaboration
  • Analyzes financial data and develops strategies around pricing, merchandising and promotions
  • Manages merchandise and creates product lists, identifying roll-outs and phase-outs of products
  • Prepares weekly updates on the retail department for senior leadership
  • Assists with employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
  • Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned

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

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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.