Meat and Fish Lead - Eataly Silicon Valley

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 Meat and Fish Lead supervises all functions and activities of the Meat and Fish department in order to achieve the sales, profit and labor goals established for the department. Reports directly to the Fresh Market Manager.

• Supervises and motivates the team to improve product knowledge, sales and efficiency
• Butchers meat and seafood per guest requests and provides excellent service at all times
• Provides recipe and preparation recommendations to guests when appropriate
• Cuts and prepares various types of meat and fish to be sold in the marketplace and served in restaurants
• Complies with company quality standards when butchering and ensures work stations comply with Department of Health standards
• Manages stock levels and makes key decisions about stock control, assisting with ordering supplies and merchandise as needed
• Manages production schedule to achieve maximum efficiency
• Communicates any technical or mechanical issues to the appropriate department
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience butchering fish and meat in a guest service setting
• 1+ year of retail supervisory or management experience
• Solid time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail & knife skills 

The hourly rate ranges from $20-25 + merit increase + performance bonus in 2026.

Job Requirements

• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
• Ability to work with commercial butchering equipment including band saw, knives, hand tools, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Food Handles license preferred

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.