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
The Project Manager, Development Operations is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing the work of teams involved in the development of a new store from beginning through completion. The Project Manager, Development Operations is responsible to handle and organize a large volume of streams, interfacing with all levels of management at Eataly North America, in order to support the achievement of all the project goals within the constraints of scope, time, quality and budget.
Reports to the Director, Development Operations.
- Collaborates closely with the Director, Development Operations to develop, implement and monitor standard operating procedures for the development of new stores
- Reviews financial information and monitors budget to accurate forecasting
- Responsible for scheduling, planning and coordinating with vendors, external consultant and internal teams to meet timeline and archive projects goals as defined
- Optimizes the allocation of necessary inputs and apply them to meet pre-defined objectives
- Partners with Operations, Construction and Design, Finance and HR teams at a Stores and Corporates level in development of different streams
- Coordinates project’s program requirements with different departments
- Maintains constant dialogue with vendors, external consultant and internal teams
- Manages and effectively prioritizes own work and the work/schedule of vendors, external consultant and internal teams
- Provides on-site support and guidance when needed
- Analyzes competitor concepts and makes informed recommendations with regards to concept development
- Performs market researches and analysis on different concepts (retail, restaurants, QSR) to be presented to Store and Corporate Leadership team
- Supports in setting departmental goals and encourage interdepartmental collaboration partnering with Director, Store Operations and Store Leadership team
- Works in operations capacity in new stores as needed, at the direction of the Director of Development
- Performs other duties as assigned
The annual compensation for this role is $85,000- $100,000
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- 4+ years of experience in a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality setting
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Previous experience managing large project budgets
- Exceptional project management and time-management skills
- Excellent communication, motivation and problem-solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with Italian cuisine and wine highly preferred
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Availability to travel up to 40% of the time
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!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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What We Do
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Founded in 2007 in Turin, Eataly shares “made in Italy” on a global scale through high-quality, authentic products and the stories of their local producers. Eataly’s goal is to make our guests incisive and informed about how to select high-quality and healthy foods. Our marketplace, interspersed with restaurants and counters, is a learning center. At Eataly, you can enjoy a meal in a restaurant, purchase the ingredients, and learn more through classes, tastings and encounters with producers. We believe that quality can be accessible to everyone, and we are dedicated to offering high-quality products at sustainable prices for both consumers and producers. The values and philosophy of Eataly are focused on sustainability, sharing and responsiblity. Over the years, we have expanded across the globe. Today, you can find us in 16 Italian cities and in countries including: Japan, the United States, Brazil, Germany, Turkey and many others. Eat Better, Live Better!
