Freelance Chef-Instructor – French Cuisine & Culinary Experiences

-Freelance status – Hourly billing, from end of August-early September to late February

-Based in Versailles, France

The French Cooking Experience is a culinary workshop based in Versailles, offering immersive French cooking experiences in both English and French to an international clientele comprising tourists, families, couples, private groups, and food enthusiasts.

To cover a maternity leave, we are seeking a passionate freelance Chef-Instructor to join our team from early September 2026 to late February 2027.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead French cooking classes in English and French for an international clientele.

• Welcome and guide clients throughout their experience.

• Conduct tours of the Notre-Dame market in Versailles, showcasing local products, artisans, and specialties.

• Prepare and organize culinary workshops, adhering to established recipes and class structures.

• Adapt your teaching approach to diverse audiences: adults, families, children, and private groups.

• Send recipes and course materials to clients following each culinary experience.

• Ensure adherence to schedules and maintain high standards of customer experience.

• Participate in developing and adapting menus offered to clients.

• Handle the preparation, organization, and cleanup of the workshop space.

Candidate Profile

• Freelance status with invoicing capability (e.g., *auto-entrepreneur*, sole trader/EI, etc.).
• Culinary training/qualification (CAP, BP, Bac Pro, BTS, or equivalent experience).
• Excellent command of English is essential.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic, warm personality with a natural flair for hosting and engaging others.
• A passion for sharing knowledge, teaching, and interacting with customers.
• Ability to manage diverse groups in a friendly yet professional atmosphere.
• Strong organizational skills, autonomy, and attention to detail.
• Experience in training, culinary demonstrations, or workshop facilitation is a definite asset.

Terms

• Freelance collaboration contract

• Period: End of August-Early September 2026 to late February 2027

• Location: Versailles (78000), France

• Schedule: 5-6 days a week depending on the class bookings

• Day off: Sunday

• Unique work environment in the heart of Versailles, serving an international clientele.

If you love cooking, sharing your expertise, and creating memorable experiences for your customers, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your application and CV to info@thefrenchcookingexperience.com

For more details about our school, check our website :

And our instagram :@the.frenchcookingexperience

Looking forward to read your application.

The French Cooking Experience Team