Seasonal Chef Instructor (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation•San Antonio, TX

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 specialized knowledge in culinary and pastry techniques, cooking and baking fundamentals, and personalized instruction that supports company initiatives. The role inspires customers to cook and bake while supporting cookware and kitchen-product sales through hands-on classes and engaging instruction. You represent Sur La Table’s brand by creating memorable, educational customer experiences and delivering savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and game plans. You help drive class enrollment, revenue, retail sales, customer loyalty, and positive guest feedback. You also support kitchen and store operations through class setup and cleanup, food preparation, sanitation, restocking, inventory control, and compliance with safety, food-handling, alcohol, wage-and-hour, and company policies. This seasonal position requires availability for 12 to 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled hours may vary based on business needs. The work takes place in a variable kitchen environment that may include open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and physical or airborne food allergens.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment.
Demonstrated proficiency in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both.
One to two years of kitchen operations experience.
Valid Food Manager Certification.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work 12 to 16 hours per week on a flexible schedule, including 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 stand for up to four hours at a time and move around the store while teaching, assisting customers, and retrieving merchandise.
Ability to perceive and distinguish flavors and odors.
Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to demonstrate cooking techniques.
Ability to lift or move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and 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 that may include open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and food allergens.

Nice To Haves

A degree in culinary arts is preferred; 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 through memorable educational experiences that encourage repeat visits and customer loyalty.
Deliver savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality.
Explain cooking concepts and techniques clearly, encouragingly, and accessibly.
Stay current on products, participate in available training, and seek additional learning resources.
Promote retail products used or featured in classes and encourage customers to sign up for additional classes.
Support class enrollment, revenue goals, customer engagement, retail sales, positive reviews, and guest return rates.
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.
Handle liquor, wine, or 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, record time worked accurately, and adhere to company policies and standard operating procedures.