Private Dining Manager - Eataly Short Hills (New Store Opening!)

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

The Private Events & Sales Manager focuses on private dining reservations, storewide buyouts and partner events at an Eataly location. Reports to the Marketing Manager.

• Generates events sales by scouting new business and maintaining relationships with existing clients
• Serves as the point of contact for clients to plan events, develop contracts, detail events, and help the restaurant team to execute events
• Manages a calendar of internal promotions, demonstrations, tastings and producer activities, working directly with Italian and domestic artisans occurring in the store
• Works with all event vendors, including: florists, rental company, security
• Works with Eataly operations team (Culinary, Front of House, Retail and Quick Service) on event preparation
• Meets with clients for additional walk-throughs to finalize event details
• Manages all catering requests which entails coordinating with our Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) team
• Provides event recap and operation, sales and production suggestions to the team
• Maintains fiscal responsibility in terms of rentals, supplies and labor
• Coordinates production and distribution of event posters, flyers and marketing materials
• Manages day-to-day catering requests and working closely with the QSR team to ensure proper execution of catering orders
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

• 5+ years of experience in events sales
• 2+ years of experience in event planning and/or production
• 2+ years of experience restaurant private events

Requirements

• Availability to occasionally attend workshops, tradeshows and conventions
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

Compensation: This position pays a base range of $62,400 - $70,000 plus commission. 

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
• Referral bonus program
• and more!