Chef Teacher (Cookery School)

Eataly

  • London
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather. Founded in Northern Italy in 2007, Eataly has since expanded its unique stores and concepts to 14 countries across 3 continents. Each location is dedicated to sharing our core ethos of EAT, SHOP, and LEARN.Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace. Our cookery school is the beating heart of our passion for Italian cuisine, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic School Chef to lead our pasta-making and Italian cookery classes.The RoleYou’ll be the face of our cooking school, teaching guests how to master fresh pasta, pizza, desserts, and other Italian specialities. You’ll combine hands-on culinary skills with captivating storytelling, sharing the history, culture, and secrets behind Italy’s most beloved dishes. If you’re ready to combine your culinary talent with your love for teaching and storytelling, we’d love to hear from you.What You’ll Do
  • Lead engaging cookery classes, particularly in fresh pasta making
  • Deliver presentations and demonstrations confidently to large groups
  • Share the stories, traditions, and cultural context of Italian cuisine
  • Host pizza-making, dessert, and seasonal classes
  • Collaborate with the team to develop new and exciting class ideas
  • Work flexibly on a rota basis, including mornings, evenings, and weekends (especially busy periods leading up to Christmas)
  • Deep, practical knowledge of Italian cuisine (with a strong focus on pasta)
  • Passion for storytelling and engaging with diverse audiences
  • Confident public speaker who can command a room with warmth and charisma
  • Creative flair and an interest in developing future class concepts
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic hospitality environment
THE PERKS OF BEING AN EATALIAN...
  • Tronc Scheme.
  • 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (pro-rata).
  • Free meal on shift.
  • Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores.
  • 20% employee discount across retail, bars, and restaurants.
  • Discounted Gym memberships.
  • WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being.
  • MyEataly - our own benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs.
  • "Refer a Friend" and earn up to £300 per person.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • No interest technology loans.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • And much more available through our benefits platform.

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