Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Lead- Eataly Short Hills

Eataly North America

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Millburn, NJ, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 14, 2026 Last posted April 14, 2026
Job 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

Eataly’s bustling marketplaces contain a variety of quick service counters featuring coffee and drinks, pastries and gelato, pizza and focaccia, paninis and grab-and-go meal options. The Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Lead assists with supervising and running the day-to-day operations of the QSR counters. Reports to the QSR General Manager and the QSR Assistant General Managers; supervises QSR Sales Associates and Baristas.

  • Maintains a steady leadership presence on the floor, interacting with guests, team members and vendors to ensure Eataly’s operations are running smoothly and high hospitality standards are met
  • Trains, motivates, mentors and organizes team members
  • Purchases supplies, beverages and equipment per the direction of the QSR General Manager
  • Monitors inventory, checks orders and distributes supplies as needed throughout the department
  • Manages transactions and ensures accurate accounting
  • Records shift notes and assists with administrative duties such as scheduling when needed
  • Ensures department complies with all quality, health, safety and sanitation standards
  • Documents, investigates and resolves guest incidents
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned

Hourly Rate: $24.00

  • High school graduate or equivalent; post-secondary degree preferred
  • 2+ years of lead or supervisory experience in food service
  • Math skills and ability to handle money accurately
  • Strong knowledge of steps of service
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of coffee and coffee production
  • Knowledge of Italian cuisine and beverage 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
  • Ability to operate equipment such as manual espresso machine, drink blender, juicer and cash register
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with match or RRSP
  • Free family meal daily
  • Discounts at Eataly
  • Classes on products and Italian cuisine
  • Referral bonus program
  • and more!
About this role

Summary

Supervise daily QSR operations, train staff, ensure quality standards, handle transactions, and support guest experience.

Job title

Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Lead- Eataly Short Hills

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

food and beverage

Location requirements

Onsite in Millburn, NJ; flexible schedule; no remote work.

Salary

Hourly Rate: $24.00

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food servicesupervisorycommunicationmoney handlingknowledge of coffeeknowledge of Italian cuisine

Preferred skills

Italian cuisinecoffee production

Specializations

Italian cuisinecoffeecustomer serviceinventory managementfood safety
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Millburn, NJ, USA

On-site City