Katherin C.

Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Katherin has been a member of the Restaurant Team at Eataly Flatiron NYC since 2013. Beginning as a Restaurant Stocker, Katherin’s strong work ethic was soon recognized, and she was offered a Busser position. As a Busser, Katherin learned how to bus tables in nearly all of Eataly’s restaurants. Ultimately, she became a Server. Currently, Katherin serves tables and helps the team run events at Serra, the rooftop restaurant at Eataly Flatiron.

Over the years, Katherin grew her knowledge of wine and Italian cuisine tremendously. She has always taken her job seriously and is dedicated to teaching, training, and motivating new front-of-house team members. Even during tough times, Katherin exudes positivity and a feeling of comfort – a quality appreciated by guests and team members alike.

Why did you decide to work at Eataly?
“I never expected to be a Server at Eataly. I started working at this company because I was looking for a job. I was thinking at the beginning of my interview that I was not going to get this opportunity, because my English was zero at that time. But I remember the name Kevin – he interviewed me and gave me the Stocker position. In the beginning, I thought ‘What is the stocker position?’, because I was never in the restaurant before. But then they gave me training. The team was very nice, I learned day by day, and then I was doing amazing.”

What advice would you give to a new team member?
“Show and believe in your potential. In this company, you have a lot of opportunities and a lot of positions so that you can see exactly what you are looking for. Just guide yourself in the company, be proactive, tell the manager you want to learn, and they will give you the opportunity. Maybe you want to do pasta, you can do pasta here. Maybe you want to do Guest Relations, they will give you the opportunity, and they will train you. But it’s if you want to do it, if you push yourself. Do not be scared about any of the transitions, just take the chance.”