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Director of Store Operations - Eataly Short Hills

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Eataly North America

Short Hills, NJ (In Person)

$135,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 4 days ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/26/2026

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Company DescriptionEataly 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 countersSHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade productsLEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledgeJob DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Director of Store Operations oversees all aspects of the complex operations of an Eataly. Together with senior leadership, the Director plans and executes strategies to drive sales, increase profitability, and cultivate a positive experience for guests and team members in accordance with Eataly's mission.

Reports directly to the VP of Operations and directly manages the store's leadership team in Restaurants, Retail, Quick Service, Culinary, Facilities, and collaborates with Marketing, Finance, and Human Resources to achieve overall organizational goals.

Collaborates with corporate and global senior leadership to understand company strategy and develops and implements strategic plans for store operations aligned with the overall business objectivesDirects the store strategy and oversees day-to-day operations ensuring that Eataly standards are consistently met in terms of guest service, financial objectives, efficient process, health and safetyLeads management of labor, costs, inventory, regulatory compliance, pricing, and merchandisingDevelops and manages the store operations budget and implements cost control measures while maintaining high quality standardsEstablishes and monitors KPIs to measure and improve store performanceAnalyzes sales data, guest feedback, and other relevant metrics to make informed decisionsPromotes interdepartmental collaboration, staying in constant communication with store leaders regarding store performance and strategic initiativesServes as the final decision-making point of contact in addressing problems related to the storeMotivates, inspires, and develops team through setting clear expectations and leading by examplePartners with HR to be actively involved in hiring, performance reviews, and terminations Represents the store to the community and guestsPerforms other duties as required or assignedQualificationsBachelor's Degree8+ years of management experience in a high volume, fast paced restaurant and/or retail environmentPassion for Italian food and hospitalityStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OutlookExceptional communication, leadership, motivational, and team-building skills Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and business management skillsExperience with Italian cuisine and wine highly preferred 
Compensation:
$130,000 - $140,000 annuallyAdditional InformationBenefits and PerksMedical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental Leave401K with match or RRSPBonus programFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineReferral bonus programand 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.