Salumi and Formaggi Lead Artisan- Eataly King Of Prussia

About The Role

The Artisanal Cheese and Salumi Department at Eataly is referred to as the Salumi and Formaggi (SAFO) Department and is home to more than 500+ of the highest quality cheeses and cured meats specially sourced from Italy, internationally and locally. Many of them are entirely exclusive to Eataly.
The SAFO Lead assists with the day-to-day operations of the SAFO department, ensuring quality control and optimal team performance. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager.

Supervises, trains and motivates the team to increase sales and efficiency
Maintains stock levels and makes key decisions about stock control, placing orders as needed
Communicates with the main production kitchen and restaurants to ensure that all orders are fulfilled
Manages production schedule to achieve maximum efficiency
Ensures department consistently meets quality, health and safety standards
Communicates any technical or mechanical issues to the appropriate department
Analyzes financial data and takes actions to improve efficiency and profitability of the department
Assists guests with cheese selection and shares knowledge of products
Weighs, labels and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner
Performs other duties as required or assigned
2+ years of retail supervisory or management experience
Excellent knowledge of Italian cheeses and salumi
Excellent communication, time management and relationship-building skills
Financial analysis skills
Bachelors Degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
1+ year of food production experience 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

Benefits and Perks