great experience but low pay - Wine Associate Eataly Employee Review

3.0
Oct 18, 2021
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Pros

the amount of Italian wine at your disposal is incredible. Staff was generally friendly. It is a special place to work!

Cons

the amount of work you must do is crazy with how little staff in the department. Inconsistent scheduling so that you are reliant on them as your only employer. So much wine moving from pallet to shelf to customer on top of the Italian knowledge you must have in order to function in the department. definitely under pay and over work their employees!

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

Amazing managers who listen and care for their employees

Cons

None! Best job I’ve had and would work there 100% hands down if I still lived in the city. It gets insanely busy but it comes with the territory

3.0
Jun 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Decent community and work environment, huge team so you’ll definitely meet some interesting people. Good for gaining early experience in the restaurant industry

Cons

Volume is unpredictable and inconsistent, so you have to be prepared to either be in the weeds with minimal assistance from management or ready to idle for 3 hours with two walk-ins per hour and no reservations. And the tourists are exceptionally insufferable here

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