Kids Birthday Party Lead
Overview
Culinary Artistas seeks an engaging culinary educator to lead children's cooking classes and parties. You'll create memorable hands-on cooking experiences while teaching age-appropriate culinary skills to kids aged 4-17. Our ideal candidate brings boundless enthusiasm, a nurturing teaching style, and the ability to make cooking fun and educational. They are confident, patient, detail-oriented, and deeply passionate about inspiring young chefs. As the face of Culinary Artistas, you'll embody our values and foster an inclusive atmosphere that reflects our mission of connecting children with cooking, culture, and creativity.
Job Title:
Kids Birthday Party Lead
Location:
San Francisco, CA
Employment Type:
Part Time
Working Hours:
Weekend-focused schedule with shifts generally Fridays 2:30-7:30pm, Saturdays & Sundays 9am-2pm and 1-6pm. Minimum 2 shifts monthly required, shifts typically 5 hours. Up to 2 shifts per weekend day available. Includes 7+ hours paid training.
Duration:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging 2-hour cooking parties and classes for children ages 2-14
- Create memorable experiences teaching diverse recipes (pizza, ramen, dumplings, pasta, baking)
- Manage groups of 10-25 children while maintaining a fun, safe environment
- Direct, delegate tasks, and mentor 1-3 teaching assistants effectively
- Foster strong team communication and positive kitchen dynamics
- Coordinate with parents and staff as primary event liaison
- Execute thorough setup, food prep, and cleanup procedures
- Maintain safety protocols and cleanliness standards
- Foster curiosity about food science, history, and culture
- Represent Culinary Artistas' values and brand at every event
Skills + Experience Required
- Minimum 2 years experience leading children's activities, classrooms, or parties
- Basic culinary proficiency (willing to provide additional training)
- Strong classroom management and group leadership abilities
- Excellent communication skills with children and adults
- Experience delegating tasks and leading small teams
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- Completed Live Scan background check (reimbursed)
- Reliable transportation
- Weekend availability required
You…
- Love working with children and bring infectious enthusiasm
- Excel at creating engaging, educational experiences
- Demonstrate patience, warmth, and clear communication
- Show strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Maintain exceptional reliability and attention to detail
- Take initiative and adapt to dynamic situations
- Have a passion for food and teaching
- Build positive team culture through effective delegation and communication
- Proudly represent our brand and values in every interaction
Pay
$25-$28 per hour depending on role and experience. Eligibility for monthly tip pooling based on a point system per event worked.
How to Apply
Please complete this application and include your resume. Include any relevant experience and questions or concerns you may have. We will review all applications and schedule an introductory phone call with all suitable candidates. Please allow us one week to get back to you.
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