General Manager of Quick Service - Eataly Aventura (New Store Opening!)
Company Description
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
Job Description
Eataly’s bustling marketplaces contain a variety of quick service counters featuring coffee and drinks, pastries and gelato, pizza and focaccia, paninis and grab-and-go meal options. The General Manager of QSR directs the complex QSR operations at an Eataly location, collaborating closely with Retail and Full Service Restaurants.
Reports directly to the Director of Store Operations and reports functionally to the Director of QSR Operations. Directly oversees the QSR Assistant General Managers, and QSR Service Leads, as well as hourly Sales Associates and Baristas.
- Organizes and directs the store’s QSR operations to maximize profitability while upholding the company’s mission, values, policies, quality and guest experience standards
- Builds and leads a high-performing team: sources and hires, effectively trains, motivates, evaluates, develops and retains talent
- Oversees day-to-day operations, optimizing schedules and the deployment of the team to minimize labor costs and maximize sales
- Ensures the team always offers a consistent, high level of service to all guests
- Executes strategies around pricing, merchandizing, new products and promotions aimed at increasing efficiencies and driving sales
- Analyzes and takes responsibility for the financials of the QSR department with a focus on COGS and labor
- Partners with senior leaders and the corporate team on the QSR business growth strategy for the store
- Prepares weekly updates on the QSR department and collaborates interdepartmentally to plan activities and achieve all store goals
- Estimates food and beverage needs, and requisitions or purchases food, beverage, supplies and equipment; receives and checks orders to ensure that they adhere to specifications
- Assists with employee payroll, scheduling and terminations as needed
- Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6+ years of management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced quick service or counter service venue
- Exceptional communication, leadership, motivational and team-building skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and common retail Point of Sales systems
- Experience and knowledge in coffee, coffee production and manual espresso machines
- Experience with Italian food products and wine preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
- 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 manual espresso machine, drink blender, juicer and cash register
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000 per year
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks
- 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
- and more!
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Join Eataly Aventura as the General Manager of Quick Service in our new store opening at Aventura Mall! Eataly is known for being the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace, where each location has its own unique character, yet all share the same goal of providing an authentic Italian experience. As the General Manager of Quick Service, you will lead our fast-paced QSR operations, ensuring we consistently deliver high-quality food and service to our guests. You’ll collaborate with talented teams across Retail and Full Service Restaurants, while directly overseeing the QSR Assistant General Managers and Service Leads. Your leadership will be key in hiring and training a high-performing team, optimizing operations to boost profitability, and analyzing department financials. You'll work on exciting projects such as new product launches and promotions that drive customer engagement. This position offers an opportunity to embrace your passion for food and leadership, all within the vibrant atmosphere of Eataly. If you have a love for Italian cuisine and a strong management background in quick service, we want to hear from you! With a competitive salary and a range of perks including discounts and paid time off, your journey at Eataly will be fulfilling and rewarding.
Established in 2007 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Eataly owns and operates food and beverage centers. The Company offers packaged foods, cured meats, cheeses, meat, fish, fruits and vegetables, baked goods and pastries, soft drinks, tea,...
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