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

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 cultureJob 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 LicenseHourly 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!