Seasonal Chef Instructor (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation•Naples, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Seasonal Chef Instructor at Sur La Table, you are an 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 culinary knowledge, teaching cooking and baking fundamentals, and providing personalized instruction that supports company initiatives. Through hands-on classes and engaging instruction, you inspire customers’ interest in cooking and baking while helping drive sales of cookware, cutlery, bakeware, mixers, and kitchen tools. The position involves delivering classes according to provided recipes and plans, contributing to sales and culinary-program goals, and supporting kitchen and store operations. It also requires maintaining food-safety and sanitation standards, complying with relevant regulations and company procedures, and keeping the work area, supplies, and equipment ready for use. The role requires availability for 12–16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes 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, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with flexibility to adjust to business needs.
Able to remain standing for up to four hours at a time; move around the store; reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch; use hands for food preparation and demonstrations; lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds; and climb ladders.
Able 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 repeat visits and customer loyalty.
Teach savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and game plans to maintain consistency and quality.
Explain cooking concepts and techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable way.
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.
Meet class revenue and culinary-program goals through enrollment, positive guest feedback, return visits, and product 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 properly.
Maintain accurate inventory, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
When applicable, handle liquor, wine, and beer according to state and location 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 time worked according to company policy.
Follow Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adjust class assignments based on demand.