What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wine Manager - Eataly Aventura (New Store Opening!!) position at Eataly North America?
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 Wine Shop Manager oversees the daily operations and profitability of Eataly’s wine store. Reports to the Beverage Director and manages the Wine Shop team.
- Manages the wine shop team: hires, schedules, trains, motivates, submits payroll and evaluates
- Leads sales analysis and reviews budgets to ensure efficient operations; identifies areas for growth
- Oversees inventory and purchases wine and supplies from vendors
- Maintains a guest-centric, learning environment, training staff on the unique qualities of Italian wines
- Shares knowledge of wines with guests and makes recommendations
- Coordinates interdepartmentally to organize tastings, special activities and promotions for the wine shop
- Documents, investigates, esclates and resolves all employee and guest incidents
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in wine retail as a manager
- In-depth knowledge of wine, in particular Italian wines
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient in sales analytics procedures and best practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel
- Passion for Italian food and wine culture
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings and weekends
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
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!
