Hostess - Anonymous employee Eataly Employee Review

4.0
Apr 26, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It's a fun, lively environment. The storewide discount is awesome! If you like being around people, and answering lots of questions, this is the place for you. The quality of the food and products is exceptional. I was studying Italian when I worked here, and it was fun to communicate with native speakers!

Cons

There is very little communication between the restaurants in the store. If you hate walking behind crowds, you will struggle here- it can be very overwhelming and intense. Also, the employee area in the basement is a little depressing.

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Eataly Response
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We appreciate your honest evaluation of your Eataly experience. Being a tourist destination, the store can sometimes be very crowded when trying to navigate and interact with other departments. We are in the process of giving our break room a face lift and will have a more inviting space coming soon!

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