Chef Instructor - Cooking Classes & Culinary Events

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Culinary Instructor oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.

Reports to the Events and Education Manager. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events.

Responsibilities

Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups; Works and oversees hands-on lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, celebrations and corporate events; Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola, most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed; Works with Events and Education Manager on monthly class updates to provide seasonal class offerings and incorporate items to showcase other departments; Supervises the production of food items for events in collaboration with back-of-the-house personnel: apportions meats, vegetables and desserts, and utilizes food surpluses to control food costs; Oversees kitchen organization and cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen; Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions; Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment; Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

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 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

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Parental Leave; 401K with match; Free family meal daily; Discounts at Eataly; Referral bonus program; and more!