Seasonal Events and Education Chef

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.
• Reports to the Executive Chef.
• Works closely with the Events and Education Team and manages kitchen staff for events including prep cooks and line cooks.
• Teaches a wide variety of demonstration and hands‑on classes for private and public groups.
• Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed – including set up and break down of the food and equipment portion of the event.
• 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 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/brainstorms 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.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cooking experience, with 1+ year of management 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.
• Italian experience is helpful, but not essential.

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.

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