Chef Instructor – Cooking Classes & Culinary Events

Eataly North America; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K

Bonus Program

Free Family Meal

Employee Discounts

Classes on products

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking an Events and Education Chef to lead La Scuola programs on-site, teaching and planning culinary events. You will work with the Events and Education Team, training kitchen staff and coordinating menus for private and public groups.

The role requires strong cooking experience, Italian culinary knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple events while ensuring health and safety standards. Availability for evenings and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cooking experience with 1+ year in a management role.
• 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.
• Italian language skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups.
• Plan and execute 3-4 course menus for events including breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
• Supervise prep cooks and line cooks; manage event kitchen staff.
• Ensure health and quality standards; oversee mise-en-place and cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Collaborate with education & events team and clients to plan menus and events.
• Procure or submit requisitions for food items and kitchen supplies.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen management

Public speaking

Italian cuisine knowledge

Italian language (preferred)

Team leadership

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

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 Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.

Reports to the Head Chef. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.

• Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups
• Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions
• Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed
• 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
• Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
• Oversees kitchen mise-en-place of all stations and the cleanliness of the La Scuola kitchen
• Informs front-of- house personnel of menu changes, specials, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions
• Plans events and creates menus together with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front-of-house personnel and directly with clients when required
• Purchases or submits requisitions for food items, kitchen supplies and equipment
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• 4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management 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
• Italian language skills highly preferred

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

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!