Restaurant and Culinary Management/Culinary Arts Lead Instructor (Part Time)

Campus

New York

Mission

The Institute of Culinary Education is dedicated to inspiring our students to reach their full potential through an education that emphasizes technique and professionalism. We accomplish this in a passionate, disciplined environment that fosters excellence, critical thinking and creativity in students, faculty and staff.

Position Summary

The Institute of Culinary Education is seeking a Restaurant & Culinary Management and Culinary Arts Instructor and provide top-tier services to its students. We are one of America’s leading centers for culinary education and the largest culinary school in New York City and Los Angeles. The Instructor will use our curriculum to lead engaging academic and hands-on classes in both an in-person and distance education environment.

Specific Job Responsibilities

  • Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures as required by the curriculum
  • Assess student performance through observation and interaction, along with written and practical examinations
  • Maintain a positive, focused learning environment during class
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance
  • Attend meetings and faculty orientation as required
  • Conduct in-classroom demonstrations as required by curriculum.
  • Demonstrate techniques and concepts as required by the curriculum.
  • Deliver clear, concise and organized lectures both in-person and online.
  • Assess student and faculty performance through observation and interaction, along with written and practical examinations.
  • Maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
  • Assure classes are conducted in a manner that complies with principles of food safety and sanitation.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
  • Attend meetings and faculty orientation as required.
  • Attend and assist at annual commencement ceremony.
  • Other duties as required by Manager

Experience & Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. Master’s degree preferred
  • Formal culinary arts or pastry arts education
  • Must possess a solid foundation of culinary and/or pastry & baking knowledge, with a strong desire for continued learning
  • Minimum of seven (7) years culinary experience with some supervisory responsibilities. Fine Dining experience highly preferred.
  • College-level teaching experience highly preferred.
  • Flexible schedule (weekends and evenings) to accommodate ICE class schedules.
  • Must possess a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with other departments and teams.
  • Must have knowledge of restaurant management, concept & menu development, marketing, purchasing, food safety, service management, finance, restaurant law, human resources, wine & beverage, facilities & design and entrepreneurship (or any combination thereof).
  • Teaching or related field experience is a plus
  • Flexible schedule (weekends and evenings) to accommodate ICE class schedules.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal; strong presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to interact in a collaborative manner with others.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel
  • Must be able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with staff and student population

To Apply 

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Forward resume and cover letter to [email protected] and [email protected]. 

What We Offer

$35-$40 per hour

•    Commuter Spending Account
•    401(k)

Up-to $650.00 per year reimbursement program for any combination of the following:

  • Tuition Assistance
  • Dues in Culinary and/or professional organizations
  • Dining Allowance
  • Subscriptions to professional and culinary magazines or purchase of related books.

About the Institute of Culinary Education

The Institute of Culinary Education is one of the largest and most diverse culinary schools in the world with campuses in New York and Los Angeles. Established in 1975, the Institute offers award-winning six to 13-month career training programs in Culinary Arts, Pastry & Baking Arts, Health-Supportive Culinary Arts, Restaurant & Culinary Management, and Hospitality & Hotel Management, in addition to professional development in Artisan Bread Baking, The Art of Cake Decorating and Intensive Sommelier Training — with more than 14,000 alumni, many of whom are leaders in the industry. We also offers continuing education for culinary professionals, hosts up to 400 special events each year and is home to one of the world’s largest recreational cooking, baking and beverage programs with thousands of students annually. Our 74,000-square-foot campus in New York City and its 38,000-square-foot Los Angeles campus were designed for inspiration, creativity and community. The school continues to grow and evolve with the launch of its LA campus in 2018, the addition of the Natural Gourmet Center in 2019, the agreement with the International Culinary Center in 2020, and the introduction of associate degrees in California in 2021. Visit us at ice.edu or join us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube at @iceculinary to find your culinary voice™. Watch our videos on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/iceculinary.

The Institute of Culinary Education is an equal-opportunity employer.