Chef Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef) - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian

Job summary

Eataly Houston is seeking a Chef Culinary Instructor to lead La Scuola classes, blending demonstration and hands‑on cooking for private and public groups as part of our new store opening.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will collaborate with the Events and Education Team, supervise kitchen staff for events, and ensure menu execution, safety and hospitality that celebrate Italian cuisine. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cooking experience.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety.
• Excellent communication skills and enjoy speaking to large groups.
• In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
• 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

Skills

Culinary experience

Kitchen safety

Public speaking

Italian cuisine knowledge

Food Handler’s License

Job description

Chef Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef) - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

• Full-time

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:

• 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 Marketing Manager. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events.

• 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
  • 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

Job Requirements

• 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

Hourly Rate: $24 - $26 per hour

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!