Chef Instructor - Cooking Classes & Culinary Events (Seasonal)
About The Position
Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, offers cooking classes and private events focused on Italian cuisine. The Chef Instructor oversees La Scuola programming, including teaching, planning, preparing, and managing events. The position reports to the Events and Education Manager, works closely with the Events and Education Team, and manages kitchen staff for events. The instructor leads demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups, and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners featuring multi-course or family-style menus, celebrations, and corporate events. The role prepares and executes menu items, collaborates on seasonal class offerings, supervises event food production, and maintains kitchen organization and cleanliness. It also includes communicating menu changes and dietary needs to front-of-house personnel and purchasing or requisitioning food, supplies, and equipment. This is a seasonal, onsite opportunity expected to last approximately three months, through the first week of January 2027, with potential for long-term employment depending on business needs, performance, and availability. Compensation is $27–$30 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 2 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 that often includes 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.
- Oversee hands-on lunches and dinners, including multi-course and family-style menus, celebrations, and corporate events.
- Prepare, demonstrate, and execute menu items for La Scuola, primarily savory dishes and occasionally sweet dishes.
- Work with the Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates, seasonal offerings, and programming that showcases other departments.
- Supervise event food production in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel; apportion meats, vegetables, and desserts and use food surpluses to control 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
- Free daily family meal
- Discounts at Eataly
- Referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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