Full-Time
Mixology Class Instructor
Posted on 9/10/2026
CocuSocial
11-50 employees
Marketplace for culinary experiences and classes
Compensation Overview
$175 - $225/hr
San Diego, CA, USA
In Person
Classes are held in person at partner venues; the description also mentions Los Angeles, California.
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- A professional background.
- At least 2 years of experience teaching recreational classes.
- Excellent verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to teach various cocktails in a hands-on format.
- ServSafe certification.
- Lead and organize the entire class, including setup, hands-on instruction, and cleanup.
- Maintain high standards of sanitation and cleanliness throughout the experience by keeping the work area and guest areas clean and organized.
- Recreational teaching experience.
CocuSocial runs an online marketplace that connects food lovers with local chefs and venues to offer hands-on cooking, baking, and mixology classes. Through its platform, users can discover experiences, book sessions, and pay for classes—while hosts (chefs or venues) list their offerings. The service earns revenue by taking a commission on each booking, acting as the middleman between participants and instructors. What sets CocuSocial apart is its emphasis on social and affordable culinary learning, partnering with local chefs and venues to provide accessible experiences outside traditional schools, rather than just offering standalone courses. The company’s goal is to make culinary education a mainstream recreational activity for individuals, couples, and groups, expanding access to hands-on food experiences.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$130K
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CocuSocial says it hosts hundreds of classes monthly across 30-plus cities in 2026.
- Recent venue pages show thousands of hosted students and repeated bookings in New York.
- 2026 instructor hiring across Washington, Austin, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles signals active expansion.
What critics are saying
- CocuSocial raised only $120K; that capital base limits platform, brand, and sales investments.
- Dependence on partner venues exposes inventory to churn, margin pressure, and local competition.
- If partner restaurants switch to direct booking, CocuSocial loses supply and commission revenue.
What makes CocuSocial unique
- CocuSocial runs a venue-based marketplace, scaling through partner restaurants, hotels, and breweries.
- It offers cooking, baking, and mixology classes across 30-plus cities monthly.
- Its classes target social occasions, making culinary education feel like affordable entertainment.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Referral Bonus