Chef Teacher

Chef Teacher to join our Gordon Ramsay Academy team based in Riyadh.

As a Chef Teacher you are enthusiastic and charismatic that is passionate about cooking and sharing that knowledge with our guests through cookery classes and group events.

This is a unique opportunity to work alongside and learn from some of the best chefs in the business. You'll be part of a team that takes pride in offering the very best guest experience and in providing exceptional teaching and food quality standards in everything we do.

The Gordon Ramsay Academy

Classes are for home cooks and enthusiastic amateurs. Your role is to help guests enjoy their experience with an approachable and entertaining style so that they can have fun cooking and get the most out of their time with us. Running daily classes in our five teaching kitchens you will be covering everything from knife skills and pasta to Ultimate Curries masterclasses and Lazy Brunch classes at the weekend. Classes range from short 90 minute evening classes to full 5-hour day classes and CTH certified diploma programs.

The Academy is open six days a week, with core working hours for this role being on a rotational basis between 8:30 - 19:30 Saturday to Thursday.

What you do as a Chef Teacher

• You'll guide guests on an unforgettable culinary journey, whilst teaching them essential skills and techniques
• Deliver exceptional cookery classes across a wide range of subjects
• Have an in-depth knowledge of all recipes, techniques, cuisines and topics taught in the classes
• Be creative and adaptable when it comes to teaching, responding to guest questions in a positive way and being flexible within classes to cater to all skill levels, personalities and requirements
• Be responsible for managing the hygiene of the kitchen and ensure all food safety standards are adhered to and always demonstrated to the highest standards
• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of The Academy and development of classes and events as required
• Assist in training, supervising and supporting junior team members

What we require from you

• Minimum Chef de Partie level in a fresh food environment and high level of cooking skills
• Experience of teaching or tutoring would be ideal although training will be provided
• An awareness of budget management
• Able to work part time which includes one day at the weekend and at least one evening in the week

About you

• Desire to provide exceptional standards in customer service
• Able to put guests at ease, whatever their backgrounds or experience
• To have an active and engaging teaching style
• Confident manner and able to lead exciting and informative classes, team-building sessions and a variety of events
• Able to adapt teaching and presenting methods to suit different audiences and guest requirements
• Good interpersonal skills when working and willing to work as part of a team
• Act as a key representative of the Gordon Ramsay brand

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary
• Annual flight ticket allowance
• End of service benefits
• Housing and transportation allowance
• Fixed days off
• Reasonable shift length / times
• Sponsorship (if applicable)
• Access to all Alkhaleej Training & Education vocational training workshops at discounted prices
• Discounts at company affiliations (restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Recognition programs

If you have a passion for food and are looking to develop your career in a best-in-class training & development group, we would love to hear from you.

Note: We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process.