Seasonal Chef Instructor (Sur La Table)
About The Position
As a Seasonal Chef Instructor at Sur La Table, you are the in-store culinary arts expert and advocate, specializing in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both. You deliver high-quality, hands-on classes and personalized instruction in culinary and pastry techniques and cooking and baking fundamentals. By inspiring customers to cook and bake, you also support sales of cookware, cutlery, bakeware, mixers, and kitchen tools. The role follows provided recipes and class plans and contributes to a welcoming, consistent customer experience. The instructor supports class and store operations by preparing and cleaning workstations, maintaining kitchen supplies, following food-safety and sanitation requirements, and adhering to company procedures. The position requires 12–16 hours of weekly availability, with a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays; scheduled hours may vary based on business needs.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age 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.
- Availability to work 12–16 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; scheduled hours may vary based on business needs.
- Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.
- Ability to stand for up to four hours at a time and move around the store while directing class participants, selling to customers, and retrieving merchandise.
- Ability to perceive and distinguish variations in flavors and odors and identify tastes or scents.
- Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to demonstrate techniques or retrieve and replenish merchandise or equipment.
- Ability to use hands to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice, and demonstrate other techniques.
- Ability to lift or move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and ascend or descend ladders.
- Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboard, merchandise scanner, and mouse.
- Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment that may include 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 customer loyalty and repeat visits.
- Teach savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality.
- Explain cooking concepts, savory techniques, and pastry skills in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
- Stay current on products, participate in available training, and independently seek additional learning resources.
- Encourage second-class sign-ups and promote retail products used or featured in class.
- Support class revenue and culinary program goals through enrollment, positive reviews, guest returns, customer engagement, and sales.
- 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.
- Follow food-safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.
- Handle tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate inventory, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
- When applicable, handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with alcohol regulations and company policies, including age restrictions.
- Maintain store safety and cleanliness and promptly address maintenance needs.
- Adhere to wage and hour laws, accurately record time worked, and follow Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adjust class assignments based on demand.
Benefits
- 401(k) after 90 days; must be 21 years of age.
- Employee discount.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
