Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation•Woodmere, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sur La Table’s Chef Instructor, Savory is the in-store expert and advocate for savory cooking. The instructor delivers high-quality service and hands-on culinary experiences, sharing knowledge of cooking techniques and fundamentals through personalized instruction. The role helps inspire a love of cooking while supporting company initiatives and driving sales of cookware, cutlery, and kitchen tools through savory classes. The position includes preparing and teaching classes, creating memorable and educational customer experiences, meeting culinary program and revenue goals, and supporting kitchen and store operations. The instructor follows recipes and class plans, maintains food safety and sanitation standards, manages supplies and expenses, and complies with company procedures and applicable laws.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment.
One to two years of kitchen operations experience.
Valid Food Manager Certification.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.
Available to work 12 to 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance, with flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand.
Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.
Ability to remain standing for up to four hours at a time.
Ability to move about the store while directing class participants, selling to customers, and retrieving merchandise.
Ability to perceive and differentiate flavors and odors, or identify specific tastes and scents.
Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to demonstrate techniques or retrieve and replenish merchandise and equipment.
Ability to use hands to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice, and demonstrate other techniques.
Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use ladders to retrieve or move merchandise.
Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboard, merchandise scanner, and mouse.
Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment, including exposure to open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and physical or airborne food allergens.

Nice To Haves

A degree in culinary arts is preferred; extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

Represent the Sur La Table brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that encourage repeat visits and customer loyalty.
Deliver savory cooking classes that reflect company standards and follow provided recipes and class plans.
Explain cooking concepts and savory techniques clearly and encouragingly.
Maintain product and culinary expertise through training and independent learning.
Encourage additional class sign-ups and promote retail products featured or used in class.
Meet class revenue and culinary program goals, including enrollment, customer feedback, repeat visits, and retail sales goals.
Set up and break down classes, organize mise en place, prepare ingredients, and clean workstations.
Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly.
Restock, organize, and maintain kitchen supplies and tools.
Comply with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.
Handle tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment safely.
Maintain inventory, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
Handle liquor, wine, and beer when required in accordance with regulations and company policies, including age restrictions.
Maintain store safety and cleanliness and promptly address maintenance needs.
Follow wage and hour laws and accurately record hours worked.
Follow Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures.