Chef Culinary Instructor (Scuola Chef) - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

About the role

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• 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!

Pay

Hourly Rate: $24 - $26 per hour

Schedule

Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays