Cook Class Associate Server

Eataly North America • Santa Clara, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace, offering authentic Italian food at its restaurants, cafés, and to-go counters, a selection of high-quality Italian, local, and homemade products, and educational experiences through classes and team product knowledge. The Scuola Associate supports the La Scuola experience by promoting memorable, fun, and entertaining educational experiences to guests through event support and exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• Excellent guest service attitude with a welcoming and confident demeanor
• Ability to learn, retain and share Eataly knowledge
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Open availability Monday - Sunday is preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail and/or restaurant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome guests attending consumer and private events at La Scuola
• Support the Chef during scheduled classes and events by anticipating their needs and that of the La Scuola guests
• Setup dining area with the proper floorplan, silverware, glassware, and marketing materials based on event format
• Prepare La Scuola workstations with all ingredients and necessary equipment for the class or event for each guest
• Serve meal prepared by Chef during events to each guest accurately noting any dietary accommodations and courses during events, along with pouring beverages
• Prepare and setup of food stations for events
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen area in coordination with Chef to prepare for the next phase of the event, including removing all dirty materials including but not limited to dishes, glassware, silverware, tableware pots, pans and other cooking utensils during classes and events
• Execute side work and closing duties including polishing silverware/glassware, restocking of beverages, aprons, napkins, and anything else needed in La Scuola
• Help with storage organization and other projects or duties, as needed

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees