Eataly North America
Events and Education Chef/Scuola Chef- Eataly Aventura
Eataly North America, Tallahassee, Florida, United States
Events and Education Chef/Scuola Chef – Eataly Aventura
Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Every Eataly location is unique, yet all share the same mission: to delight guests with a selection of high‑quality Italian, local and homemade products, and to offer learning experiences through our classes and product knowledge. La Scuola, our on‑site cooking school, provides an immersive setting where people can explore Italian cuisine through cooking classes and private events.
As the Events and Education Chef, you will oversee programming at La Scuola, including teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events. You will report to the Executive Chef, collaborate with the Events and Education team, and manage kitchen staff for events.
Responsibilities
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, occasionally sweet dishes may be required
Supervises the production of food items for events, collaborating with back‑of‑the‑house personnel to apportion meats, vegetables and desserts, and use food surpluses to control costs
Manages prep cooks and line cooks working events: trains, provides feedback, and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
Oversees kitchen mise‑en‑place at all stations and maintains 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 with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front‑of‑house staff, and 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
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 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
Hourly rate: $28.00
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As the Events and Education Chef, you will oversee programming at La Scuola, including teaching, planning, preparing and managing all events. You will report to the Executive Chef, collaborate with the Events and Education team, and manage kitchen staff for events.
Responsibilities
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, occasionally sweet dishes may be required
Supervises the production of food items for events, collaborating with back‑of‑the‑house personnel to apportion meats, vegetables and desserts, and use food surpluses to control costs
Manages prep cooks and line cooks working events: trains, provides feedback, and ensures health and quality standards are consistently met
Oversees kitchen mise‑en‑place at all stations and maintains 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 with the Education & Events team, the Executive Chef, front‑of‑house staff, and 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
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 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
Hourly rate: $28.00
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