Italian Cooking Instructor & Live Class Leader

Eataly North America; 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 is seeking a Chef Culinary Instructor to lead La Scuola classes, blending demonstration and hands‑on cooking for private and public groups as part of our new store opening.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will collaborate with the Events and Education Team, supervise kitchen staff for events, and ensure menu execution, safety and hospitality that celebrate Italian cuisine. Occasional evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of cooking experience.
• Working knowledge of kitchen equipment, food production procedures, and safety.
• Excellent communication skills and enjoy speaking to 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
• 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

Culinary experience

Kitchen safety

Public speaking

Italian cuisine knowledge

Food Handler’s License

Job description

Eataly Houston is seeking a Chef Culinary Instructor to lead La Scuola classes, blending demonstration and hands‑on cooking for private and public groups as part of our new store opening.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will collaborate with the Events and Education Team, supervise kitchen staff for events, and ensure menu execution, safety and hospitality that celebrate Italian cuisine. Occasional evenings and weekends required.