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