Chef Instructor - Cooking Classes & Culinary Events (Seasonal)
About The Position
Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, offers cooking classes and private events where guests can learn about and experience Italian cuisine. The Chef Instructor oversees La Scuola programming, including teaching, planning, preparing, and managing events. The role reports to the Events and Education 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 for celebrations, corporate events, and other occasions. Responsibilities include preparing and demonstrating menu items, coordinating seasonal class offerings, supervising event food production, maintaining kitchen organization and cleanliness, communicating menu changes and dietary information to front-of-house personnel, and procuring food items, supplies, and equipment. This is an onsite seasonal position expected to last approximately three months, through the first week of January 2027, with potential for permanent employment depending on business needs, performance, and availability. The schedule is flexible and often includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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, 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 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 items and occasionally sweet items.
- Work with the Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates, seasonal offerings, and incorporating items that showcase other departments.
- Supervise food production for events in collaboration with back-of-house personnel, including apportioning meats, vegetables, and desserts and using 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 family meal daily.
- Discounts at Eataly.
- Referral bonus program.
- Potential for long-term or permanent employment after the seasonal period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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