CocuSocial, Inc. (YC S17)

Chef Instructeur

CocuSocial, Inc. (YC S17)  •  Irvine, CA (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

About CocuSocial

CocuSocial is an established culinary experience provider in the U.S. We bring people together through hands-on cooking, baking, and tasting experiences at partner venues across the Orange County.

The experience we're creating

Our classes are meant to feel like an outing as much as a lesson — guests come to try something new, in a social, low-pressure setting, at venues worth the trip. Classes are beginner-friendly; most guests have never taken a cooking class before, and that's exactly the point.

The role

  • Plan and lead a hands-on class start to finish
  • Classes at interesting venues around the city — restaurants, hotels, cafés, event spaces
  • Groups of up to 26 guests, most often evenings and weekends
  • In-person only (venue within 30 minutes commute)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs required

What you might teach

Handmade pasta, French pastry, dumplings, sushi, paella — or a cuisine that's your own. We build the class list around instructors' strengths, not the other way around.

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

Qualifications

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

  • Access to a venue that could host classes (home kitchen, restaurant, event space)
  • Prior teaching or demonstration experience
  • ServSafe or Equivalent (Required)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CocuSocial, Inc. (YC S17)

About CocuSocial, Inc. (YC S17)

Backed by Y Combinator, CocuSocial is one of the largest marketplace for culinary experiences in the US. We empower chefs and restaurants to host a variety of cooking classes, baking classes, wine tasting workshops and mixology classes. We are growing fast and currently offering services in 20 major metro areas in the US including NYC, LA, DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, SF, San Diego, etc. Our mission is to educate, entertain and bring people together through food and drink.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
2016
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