JOB OVERVIEW

The Events & Education Associate is a food enthusiast who passionately engages guests in Eataly's mission through events and educational programming. This role will be multi-unit for the Toronto area. Reports to the Events & Education Manager.

• Executes events such as cooking classes, wine tastings, brand partnership events and other activations inside La Scuola, performing tasks such as serving, table set-up, tear-down and check in
• Supports set-up, execution and tear-down of storewide events
• Ensures all glassware, cutlery and printed collateral are prepared ahead of each event
• Supports La Scuola chef and the Events & Education Lead in guest interactions during events
• Assists with packaging and delivery of product for virtual events
• Prepares and executes tasting activations on the floor to support product sales and marketing events
• Supports offsite events and activations as needed
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in restaurant operations, quick-service or events
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills
• Outstanding professional communication and editorial skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• SmartServe certified
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Travel within General Toronto Area required

Benefits and Perks

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

Eataly is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from harassment and discrimination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of a prohibited ground enumerated by the Ontario Human Rights Code (e.g. race, colour, creed (religion), place of origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), sexual orientation, age, family status, or disability). Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these prohibited grounds. Eataly welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation. Further, it is Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable provincial and federal laws regarding background and criminal record checks in making hiring decisions.

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge