Chef Instructor: Italian Cooking Classes & Events

Eatal; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Job summary

Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, offers unique Italian cuisine experiences through hands-on classes and private events. The Events and Education Chef leads programming, teaching, planning and coordinating all aspects of events.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll manage kitchen staff for events and collaborate with the education team to deliver high-quality experiences for guests.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Italian language skills highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands-on classes for private and public groups.
• Plans and executes 3-4 course menus, family-style and buffet-style receptions for events.
• Supervises prep cooks and line cooks who work events.
• Oversees kitchen mise-en-place and maintains cleanliness of La Scuola kitchen.
• Informs front-of-house personnel of menu changes, shortages, allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Plans events and creates menus with Education & Events team and clients.

Skills

Cooking

Public speaking

Italian cuisine

Italian language

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, offers unique Italian cuisine experiences through hands-on classes and private events. The Events and Education Chef leads programming, teaching, planning and coordinating all aspects of events.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll manage kitchen staff for events and collaborate with the education team to deliver high-quality experiences for guests.