Events and Education Manager

Eataly North America•Los Angeles, CA

5h•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Events and Education Manager oversees the organization, supervision and execution of both public and private events. Event formats include classes carried out at La Scuola di Eataly, Eataly’s cooking school; group reservations in the restaurants; restaurant and store buyouts; promotional press events; producer tastings; and private dinners and receptions for 2-500 people.

Requirements

4+ years’ experience in the restaurant/events industry
Proficient or fluent in Italian

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Manages correspondence for La Scuola department via email and over the phone including private event requests, class registrations/cancellations and general inquiries
Supervises events at La Scuola: sets up, oversees, and breaks down cooking classes, wine tasting classes, communal dinners, private dinners and private receptions
Facilitates communication between the client and chefs, beverage managers, and restaurant team members
Ensures each individual event is planned correctly and runs smoothly, from front-of-house supervision to behind-the-scenes organization and data entry
Conceives of and creates public classes, drafting class descriptions, compiling instructor biographies and creating class registration pages online
Participates in organizing storewide events, promotions and partner events
Performs other duties as required or assigned