Recreational Chef Instructor

CocuSocial, backed by the prestigious Y Combinator, is one of the largest marketplaces for culinary experiences in the United States, dedicated to empowering individual chefs and businesses to host a wide range of cooking classes, baking classes, wine tasting workshops, and mixology classes. With a presence in 26 major cities across the US, including culinary hubs like New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, Washington DC, Seattle, Philadelphia, and San Diego, CocuSocial is rapidly growing and establishing itself as a prominent platform for food enthusiasts. Their mission is not only to educate and entertain but also to foster community and bring people together through the universal language of food and drink.

As one of the premiere culinary experience providers in the nation and a minority-founded and owned company, CocuSocial prides itself on celebrating diversity and inclusivity of all backgrounds. This commitment is reflected in their diverse range of cooking classes and the multicultural team of Chef Instructors spread across the country. CocuSocial believes that food provides a unique way to connect people, transcending cultural, ethnic, religious, and sexual orientation differences.

The company is seeking talented and experienced Chef Instructors to deliver live, in-person, recreational cooking, baking, and pastry classes. Unlike virtual opportunities, this role involves hands-on teaching in one of CocuSocial's partner venues such as restaurants, hotels, breweries, and event spaces. Chef Instructors will enjoy flexible scheduling, the freedom to teach recipes and dishes they are passionate about, and work alongside a supportive team dedicated to helping them create best-selling classes. Competitive compensation is offered to reward the expertise and dedication brought by each instructor.

Ideal candidates will bring a wealth of experience in teaching practical culinary skills with a focus on popular international dishes including but not limited to Sushi, Dumplings, Handmade Pasta, French Macarons, Choux Pastry, Pad Thai, Spanish Paella, and Spanish Tapas. Responsibilities include leading and organizing each class from start to finish, which covers purchasing ingredients, setting up the workspace, teaching each recipe step-by-step in an interactive and hands-on manner, and cleaning up after the session.

This part-time contract role offers a fantastic opportunity for chefs passionate about sharing their culinary knowledge and connecting with food enthusiasts. CocuSocial emphasizes flexibility, creative freedom, and community impact, making it an ideal fit for culinary professionals eager to expand their teaching portfolio while engaging with diverse audiences across the United States.