Chef Instructor – Cooking Classes & Culinary Events

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 Events and Education Chef oversees programming in La Scuola: teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events.  

Reports to the Head 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

• Works and oversees breakfasts, lunches and dinners including: 3-4 course menus, family-style menus, cocktail-style receptions and buffet-style receptions

• Prepares, demonstrates and executes all menu items for La Scuola; most items are savory, but occasionally sweet items will need to be executed

• 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

• Manages prep cooks and line cooks who work events: trains, provides feedback and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met

• 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 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  

• 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

• In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture

• Italian language skills highly preferred 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 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!