Job Summary: The chef instructor role includes, but is not limited to, instructing, cooking, and entertaining a crowd. This is a mix of FOH and BOH since the position interacts with customers while teaching and cooking. The Chef Instructor position requires someone with a passion for hospitality, great people skills, great at following instructions and working with others. We are looking for someone who fits and works seamlessly with our team. All classes are taught using Food Lab menus and following specific operations protocols.
Key responsibilities:
Teaching Cooking Classes, following Food Lab
Instructing guests through a Food Lab menu with demonstrations and guidance
Responsible for time management + class flow to ensure class is executed smoothly and successfully
Understands and executes Food Lab menus
Being aware of any changes that may need to be made to keep Food Lab on brand and keeping the customer the hero in the kitchen
Knowledge of classes/food/wine
Able to use culinary knowledge to engage + direct guests through menus + troubleshoot when necessary
Able to accommodate allergens/dietary restrictions with instruction from Executive Chef/Culinary Director
Customer Service + Hospitality
Making the guest a hero in the kitchen
Cleaning and Maintenance of the facility
Along with kitchen assists, chef instructors clean the Food Lab space after each event and get it ready for the next event
Completing daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks to maintain high standards of cleanliness
The Company:
At Food Lab, we believe in connecting and inspiring community through food, cooking, and all things culinary. Food Lab is known for creating a fun and festive environment around food and cooking, from 4 year olds to 90 year olds. We are a continually growing recreational cooking school based in Boulder that offers its employees a fun and unique job in a great environment.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
Culinary background, either through experience or school
Time spent professionally cooking
Ability to follow Food Lab’s branded menus and guidelines while still teaching in your own creative style
Broad and well rounded knowledge of ingredients, techniques, cuisines and the ability to teach them
The ability to work quickly and efficiently
Entertaining a crowd while teaching
Work well with team and guests
TIPS certification
Serve Safe certification
