Cooking Class Facilitator

Ritas on the River; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 172,000 - 276,000; Part time

Job summary

Rita’s on the River LLC is seeking a Cooking Class Facilitator in San Antonio, TX. This part-time, internal role invites current Rita’s employees to lead hands-on cooking experiences in Rita’s Test Kitchen, delivering a fun, welcoming, and educational environment while upholding the Rita’s brand.

The role includes presenting classes like tableside guacamole and El Jefe Margarita, with training provided before independent sessions. Strong communication and hospitality passion are key.

Qualifications

• Current Rita’s employees in good standing.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups.
• Energetic, personable, and enthusiastic about hospitality.
• Able to teach and explain processes clearly.
• Organized and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cooking classes in an engaging, professional, and welcoming manner.
• Demonstrate and teach cooking techniques and recipes to guests.
• Interact with guests throughout the experience and answer questions.
• Prepare the Test Kitchen before each class and complete cleanup afterward.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment throughout the class.
• Ensure recipes, food preparation, and presentation follow Rita’s standards.
• Provide an exceptional guest experience from beginning to end.
• Represent Rita’s professionally and positively during all classes.

Job description

Ritas on the River LLC Cooking Class Facilitator San Antonio, TX·Part time Company website

Rita’s on the River is looking for an enthusiastic and engaging team member to be a Cooking Class Facilitator. This is an internal opportunity open exclusively to current Rita’s employees at this time. The Cooking Class Facilitator will lead hands‑on cooking experiences for guests in Rita’s Test Kitchen, creating a fun, welcoming, and educational environment while representing the Rita’s brand.

About Ritas on the River LLC

RITA'S ON THE RIVER is part of the Weston Corporate Services hospitality group. Together, we share a commitment to exceptional hospitality, strong teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for our guests and communities. Rita’s on the River is known by many as the place “Where we take our friends from out of town”. It has become nationally famous as a must-visit restaurant on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Along with ample river seating, we’re known for our delicious margaritas, handmade tortillas and hot sizzling fajitas.OUR MISSION\"Create and provide a better life for our team members, memorable experiences for our guests and a tangible sense of hope for our community so the Lord and His kindness may be made known. \"

Description

As a Cooking Class Facilitator, you will lead guests through Rita’s cooking classes, teaching them how to prepare signature Rita’s recipes while sharing the food, culture, and traditions behind them. Current classes include tableside guacamole, the El Jefe Margarita, and tamales from scratch.

Approved facilitators will receive training on the recipes, preparation techniques, class format, and expectations before independently leading classes.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead cooking classes in an engaging, professional, and welcoming manner.


• Demonstrate and teach cooking techniques and recipes to guests.


• Interact with guests throughout the experience and answer questions.


• Prepare the Test Kitchen before each class and complete cleanup afterward.


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment throughout the class.


• Ensure recipes, food preparation, and presentation follow Rita’s standards.


• Provide an exceptional guest experience from beginning to end.


• Represent Rita’s professionally and positively during all classes.

Ideal candidates should be:

• Current Rita’s employees in good standing.


• In good standing regarding their attendance and punctuality, with a consistent record of arriving on time and being dependable for scheduled shifts.


• Comfortable speaking in front of groups.


• Energetic, personable, and enthusiastic about hospitality.


• Able to teach and explain processes clearly.


• Organized and dependable.


• Comfortable working independently while following established procedures.


• Passionate about food and creating memorable guest experiences.

Compensation

• $25 per hour


• 23% gratuity on cooking class revenue


• Cooking classes typically require approximately 4 hours total, including setup, the class itself, and breakdown.


• Expected compensation is approximately $125-$200+ per class, depending on the number of guests.


• Larger classes may provide the opportunity to earn more than $200 per class.

Interview Process

As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to prepare and deliver a 15-minute presentation on a topic of their choosing. The topic does not have to be related to cooking. This presentation will allow us to evaluate your communication skills, presentation style, ability to engage an audience, and comfort teaching others.

This position is currently being offered exclusively to existing Rita’s on the River employees. External applications will not be considered at this time.