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

Eataly; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 33.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Bonus program

Free family meal

Discounts at Eataly

Referral bonuses

Descripción de la vacante

Eataly Houston’s La Scuola invites an experienced Culinary Instructor to lead Italian cooking classes and private events on-site. You will plan and execute diverse demonstrations and hands-on experiences that showcase Italian cuisine, inspiring guests with culinary expertise and product knowledge.

You will supervise class preparation, coordinate with the Events and Education Team, and ensure safe, high-quality kitchen operations for a variety of group sizes.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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-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

Conocimientos

Cooking experience

Food safety

Public speaking

Italian cuisine

Communication skills

Educación

Food Handler’s License

Herramientas

Kitchen equipment

Descripción del empleo

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 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

Job Description

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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!