Italian Cooking Instructor for Classes & Private Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Eataly Dallas is seeking an Events and Education Chef to oversee La Scuola programming, teaching, planning and managing all events.

You will report to the Executive Chef, work with the Education & Events team, train prep and line cooks, and collaborate with clients to design menus for private and public classes.

Candidates should have 2+ years cooking experience, strong communication, knowledge of Italian cuisine, and ideally Italian language skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of cooking experience.
• Excellent communication skills and enjoy 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.
• 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

Skills

Cooking experience

Communication skills

Italian cuisine knowledge

Italian language

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Eataly Dallas is seeking an Events and Education Chef to oversee La Scuola programming, teaching, planning and managing all events.

You will report to the Executive Chef, work with the Education & Events team, train prep and line cooks, and collaborate with clients to design menus for private and public classes.

Candidates should have 2+ years cooking experience, strong communication, knowledge of Italian cuisine, and ideally Italian language skills.