Chef Instructor - ZWILLING Cooking Studio - Pleasantville NY

Zwilling JA Henckels•Pleasantville, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and engaging Chef Instructor to join our culinary team. In this role, you will lead hands-on cooking classes, demonstrations, private events, and corporate programs while serving as a culinary educator and brand ambassador for ZWILLING. Working closely with the Resident Chef and Culinary Program Manager, you will support culinary programming, event execution, kitchen staff development, and product demonstrations. The ideal candidate brings strong culinary expertise, presentation skills, and a passion for hospitality.

Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience.
5 years of experience in culinary instruction, catering, hospitality, or food service preferred.
Experience teaching, training, or presenting to groups.
Strong communication and guest engagement skills.
Passion for food, cooking, and customer service.
Knowledge of a variety of cuisines and cooking techniques.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and special events.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler and/or Food Manager Certification preferred.
Previous retail or sales experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead engaging cooking classes, culinary demonstrations, and special events.
Teach cooking techniques, knife skills, and recipe preparation to guests of varying skill levels.
Ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and hospitality standards.
Assist with preparation, setup, execution, and breakdown of classes and events.
Follow ZWILLING-developed menus, recipes, and cooking concepts.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary cooking environment.
Provide direction and guidance to Kitchen Assistants and support staff during events.
Support team training, coaching, and development.
Demonstrate ZWILLING products and educate guests on their features, benefits, and proper use.
Help drive participation in future classes, events, and retail sales opportunities.