Chef Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef) - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly North America•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, offers cooking classes and private events focused on Italian cuisine. The Chef Culinary Instructor oversees La Scuola programming by teaching, planning, preparing, and managing events. This role reports to the Marketing Manager, works closely with the Events and Education Team, and manages kitchen staff for events. The instructor teaches demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners, including multi-course and family-style menus, celebrations, and corporate events. The role prepares, demonstrates, and executes La Scuola menu items, which are primarily savory and occasionally sweet. In collaboration with the Events and Education Manager, the instructor updates monthly classes to include seasonal offerings and showcase items from other departments. The instructor supervises event food production with back-of-house personnel, helps control food costs, maintains the La Scuola kitchen’s organization and cleanliness, communicates menu changes and dietary information to front-of-house personnel, and purchases or requisitions food, supplies, and equipment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 3 years of cooking experience.
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety and sanitation regulations.
Excellent communication skills and enjoyment of speaking in front of large groups.
In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture.
Availability to work onsite on a flexible schedule, often including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending, and squatting.
Ability to use knives, hand tools, and standard commercial kitchen equipment.
Food Handler’s License.

Responsibilities

Teach demonstration and hands-on cooking classes for private and public groups.
Work on and oversee hands-on lunches and dinners, including three- to four-course menus, family-style menus, celebrations, and corporate events.
Prepare, demonstrate, and execute menu items for La Scuola.
Work with the Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates, seasonal offerings, and showcasing items from other departments.
Supervise event food production in collaboration with back-of-house personnel.
Apportion meats, vegetables, and desserts, and use food surpluses to help control food costs.
Oversee organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen.
Inform front-of-house personnel about menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies, and dietary restrictions.
Purchase or submit requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies, and equipment.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.