CHEF INSTRUCTOR

CocuSocial, one of North America's largest culinary experience providers, is seeking experienced Chef Instructors to lead fun, hands‑on cooking classes in Chicago. Our classes are hosted at unique partner venues including hotels, breweries, cafés, and event spaces. We create memorable culinary experiences for guests of all skill levels, and we’re looking for talented chefs who are passionate about sharing their knowledge in an engaging, interactive environment. Job DescriptionWhy Teach with CocuSocial? Flexible scheduling — teach as often as you’d like, from a few classes per month to multiple classes per week Competitive compensation — earn $200–$350+ per class, plus guest tips Creative freedom — teach cuisines and recipes you're passionate about Established platform — we handle marketing, ticket sales, customer service, and venue partnerships Supportive team — receive guidance on class development, operations, and best practices QualificationsIdeal Candidate Passionate about food and excited to share culinary skills with others Professional culinary background Prior experience teaching cooking classes, culinary education, demonstrations, team training, or other instructional environments preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable speaking to and engaging groups of up to 26 guests Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Class Concepts We're Looking For We’re currently seeking instructors comfortable teaching one or more of the following: Dumplings Pad Thai Street Tacos French Pastry & Choux Cheese Making Mixology Wine Tasting Additional cuisines and specialties are welcome.