Chef Instructeur

About the Company

CocuSocial is an established culinary experience provider in the U.S. We bring people together through hands-on cooking, baking, and tasting experiences at partner venues across Orange County. Our classes are designed to feel like an outing as much as a lesson—guests come to try something new in a social, low-pressure setting at venues worth the trip. Classes are beginner-friendly, with most guests having never taken a cooking class before.

About the Role

Plan and lead hands-on classes from start to finish at interesting venues around the city, including restaurants, hotels, cafés, and event spaces. Classes typically accommodate groups of up to 26 guests, primarily held during evenings and weekends. This is an in-person role with venues located within a 30-minute commute. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach hands-on cooking, baking, or tasting classes tailored to beginners.
• Lead classes in diverse cuisines such as handmade pasta, French pastry, dumplings, sushi, paella, or a cuisine of your own expertise.
• Manage all aspects of the class experience, from setup to instruction.

Qualifications

• Culinary experience as a chef, caterer, culinary instructor, culinary school graduate, or accomplished self-taught cook.
• Comfortable leading groups and teaching in a clear, hands-on manner.
• Reliable, organized, and available for evening and weekend classes.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification (required).

Nice to Have

• Access to a venue that could host classes (e.g., home kitchen, restaurant, event space).
• Prior teaching or demonstration experience.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule—teach as often as suits you.
• $200–$350 per class, plus tips.
• Marketing, bookings, and guest communication handled by CocuSocial.
• Support in developing and refining your class format.