CocuSocial, one of North America's largest culinary experience providers, is seeking experienced Chef Instructors to lead fun, hands-on cooking classes in Minneapolis.
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.
Why 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
Ideal 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:
- Cheese Making
- Pad Thai
- Paella
- Street Tacos
- Empanadas
- French Pastry & Choux
- Mixology
- Wine Tasting
- Handmade Pasta
- Sushi Making
- Neapolitan or Artisan Pizza
- Dumplings
Additional cuisines and specialties are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Lead and organize the entire class experience, including ingredient purchasing, setup, instruction, and cleanup
- Create a fun, engaging, and beginner-friendly learning environment
- Teach classes in a hands-on, interactive format
- Maintain high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and organization throughout the event
- Represent CocuSocial professionally while delivering exceptional guest experiences
Nice to Have
- Access to a venue (your home, commercial kitchen, restaurant, event space, etc.) that may be suitable for hosting classes
About CocuSocial
CocuSocial is one of the premier culinary experience providers in the United States. As a minority-founded and owned company, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity across all backgrounds. Our network of Chef Instructors spans more than 31 cities nationwide, offering a wide variety of cooking, baking, mixology, and tasting experiences. We believe food brings people together and creates meaningful connections across cultures and communities.
www.cocusocial.com
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Pay: $200.00 - $350.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Language:
Work Location: In person
