Chef Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef) - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)
Eataly North America · Houston, Texas, United States
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge
Eataly’s on-site cooking school, La Scuola, is a place where people can learn about and experience Italian cuisine through unique cooking classes and private events. The Culinary Instructor oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.
Reports to the Marketing Manager. Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events.
- 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
- 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
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Ability to use knives, hand tools and standard commercial kitchen equipment
- Food Handler’s License
Hourly Rate: $24 - $26 per hour
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Bonus program
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
- and more!