Culinary Instructor: Italian Cooking & Event Classes

Eatal; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian

Job summary

Eataly Houston seeks a Chef Culinary Instructor for La Scuola, our on-site cooking school, as part of a new store opening. You will teach, plan, prepare and manage all La Scuola events and classes, collaborating with the Events and Education Team.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you’ll supervise kitchen staff for events, design 3-4 course menus, and ensure safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Public speaking

Italian cuisine knowledge

Job description

Eataly Houston seeks a Chef Culinary Instructor for La Scuola, our on-site cooking school, as part of a new store opening. You will teach, plan, prepare and manage all La Scuola events and classes, collaborating with the Events and Education Team.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you’ll supervise kitchen staff for events, design 3-4 course menus, and ensure safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.