Chef Instructor
TLDR
Teach hands-on cooking, baking, and pastry classes featuring international dishes at partner venues, with marketing and bookings handled by the team.
We are seeking experienced chef instructors to teach live, in-person recreational cooking, baking, and pastry classes. This opportunity is available for chefs who are interested in teaching in one of CocuSocial's partner venues (restaurants, hotels, breweries, event spaces).
CocuSocial Chef Instructors can expect flexible scheduling, the opportunity to teach recipes and dishes they're passionate about, a supportive team to assist in creating best-selling classes, and competitive compensation.
We're looking for experienced chef instructors who are comfortable teaching any of the following popular international dishes: Sushi, Handmade Pasta, Pizza, Dumplings, Ramen, Cheese Making, Spanish Paella and Spanish Tapas and Mixology
Why teach with CocuSocial
- Flexible schedule — teach as often as suits you
- $200–$350 per class, plus tips
- Marketing, bookings, and guest communication handled by CocuSocial
- Support developing and refining your class format
Who we're looking for
- Culinary experience: chef, caterer, culinary instructor, culinary school grad, or accomplished self-taught cook
- Comfortable leading a group and teaching in a clear, hands-on way
- Reliable and organized
- Evening and weekend availability
Nice to have
- Prior teaching or demonstration experience
- ServSafe or Equivalent (Required)
- Access to a venue that could host classes (home kitchen, restaurant, event space)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible schedule — teach as often as suits you
support for developing class format
Support developing and refining your class format
CocuSocial is a premier marketplace that connects food lovers with engaging culinary experiences, including cooking and baking classes, wine tastings, and mixology workshops. We empower individual chefs and businesses to share their passion for food and drink, fostering community and connection through immersive learning across 26 major U.S. cities. Our mission focuses on making culinary education accessible and enjoyable for everyone.