Seasonal Chef Instructor (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation•Jackson, MS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Seasonal Chef Instructor at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for the culinary arts, specializing in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both. You deliver the company’s #bestincenter service by sharing culinary and pastry expertise, teaching cooking and baking fundamentals, and providing personalized instruction that supports company initiatives. Through hands-on classes and engaging instruction, you inspire customers to cook and bake while driving sales of cookware, cutlery, bakeware, mixers, and kitchen tools. The role includes teaching classes, contributing to sales and customer engagement, supporting kitchen and store operations, and complying with food safety, sanitation, alcohol-handling, and company policies. The position requires availability for 12–16 hours per week on a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays; scheduled hours may vary with business needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment.
Demonstrated proficiency in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both.
1–2 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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Available to work 12–16 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Able to remain standing for up to four hours at a time; move around the store; perform reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, and crouching; and use hands for food preparation and demonstrations.
Able to lift or move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and ascend or descend ladders.
Able to operate a computer, POS system, keyboard, merchandise scanner, and mouse.
Able to work in a variable kitchen environment, including around open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and physical or airborne food allergens.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable educational experiences that encourage repeat visits and customer loyalty.
Teach savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and game plans, and explain culinary techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
Maintain product and culinary knowledge by participating in available training and seeking additional resources.
Promote retail products used or featured in classes, encourage customers to sign up for additional classes, and contribute to enrollment, revenue, customer feedback, and other culinary program goals.
Set up and break down classes, organize mise en place, prepare ingredients, clean and sanitize dishes and equipment, and maintain kitchen supplies and tools.
Follow food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations; handle tools, ingredients, and equipment safely.
Maintain accurate inventory, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
Handle liquor, wine, and beer when needed in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies, including age restrictions.
Maintain store safety and cleanliness and promptly address maintenance needs.
Follow wage and hour laws, accurately record time worked, and comply with Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures.
Attend work reliably and predictably, adjusting class assignments as demand requires.