Chef Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef) - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)
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, including teaching, planning, preparing, and managing events. The position 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, oversees hands-on lunches and dinners, and prepares and demonstrates menu items. The role also supports seasonal class planning, supervises event food production with back-of-house personnel, maintains kitchen organization and cleanliness, communicates menu updates and dietary information to front-of-house staff, and purchases or requisitions food, supplies, and equipment.
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 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 use knives, hand tools, and standard commercial kitchen equipment.
- Food Handler’s License.
Responsibilities
- Teach a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups.
- Oversee hands-on lunches and dinners, including 3–4 course menus, family-style menus, celebrations, and corporate events.
- Prepare, demonstrate, and execute menu items for La Scuola, primarily savory and occasionally sweet.
- Work with the Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates, seasonal offerings, and items that showcase other departments.
- Supervise production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-house personnel.
- Apportion meats, vegetables, and desserts, and use food surpluses to control food costs.
- Oversee organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen.
- Inform front-of-house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies, and dietary restrictions.
- Purchase or submit requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies, and equipment.
- Manage kitchen staff for events.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with match or RRSP.
- Bonus program.
- Free family meal daily.
- Discounts at Eataly.
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine.
- Referral bonus program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
