Culinary Events & Education Lead

Eataly; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Bonus program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Eataly in Houston is seeking an Events & Education Specialist to engage guests through cooking and wine classes, tastings, and private events. You will support chefs, set up elaborate event spaces, and manage educational content for La Scuola.

The role requires strong organizational and editorial skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and knowledge of Italian wine and gastronomy. Eligible candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in restaurant operations, sales management, marketing or event planning.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Outstanding professional communication and editorial skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Italian wine and gastronomy.
• Proficiency in Italian language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and executes public and private events including specialized cooking/wine/food knowledge classes, buyouts, press events, tastings and private receptions.
• Support the Chef during scheduled classes and events by anticipating their needs and that of the La Scuola guests.
• Setup dining area with the proper floorplan, silverware, glassware, and marketing materials based on event format.
• Prepare La Scuola workstations with all ingredients and necessary equipment for the class or event for each guest.
• Serve meal prepared by Chef during events to each guest accurately noting any dietary accommodations and courses during events, along with pouring beverages.
• Clean and sanitize the kitchen area in coordination with Chef to prepare for the next phase of the event, including removing all dirty materials including but not limited to dishes, glassware, silverware, tableware pots, pans and other cooking utensils during classes and events.
• Execute side work and closing duties including polishing silverware/glassware, restocking of beverages, aprons, napkins, and anything else needed in La Scuola.
• Help with storage organization and other projects or duties, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned + additional kitchen duties include preparing and setup of food stations for events.
• Writes and monitors class descriptions; compiles instructor biographies, Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) and sales contracts; creates class registration pages online
• Fosters accountability in departments and interdepartmental collaboration when planning events
• Builds and manages client lists and relationships
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Event planning

Sales management

Marketing

Editorial skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Italian language

Wine knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eataly in Houston is seeking an Events & Education Specialist to engage guests through cooking and wine classes, tastings, and private events. You will support chefs, set up elaborate event spaces, and manage educational content for La Scuola.

The role requires strong organizational and editorial skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office, and knowledge of Italian wine and gastronomy. Eligible candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays onsite.