Seasonal Chef Instructor (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation•Boca Raton, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Seasonal Chef Instructor at Sur La Table, you are an in-store culinary expert and advocate for the culinary arts, specializing in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both. You deliver engaging, hands-on classes and personalized instruction in culinary and pastry techniques and cooking and baking fundamentals. The role aims to inspire a love of cooking and baking, provide memorable customer experiences, and drive sales of cookware, cutlery, bakeware, mixers, and kitchen tools. The instructor follows provided recipes and class plans, maintains product and culinary knowledge, supports class and store operations, and meets culinary program goals. Responsibilities also include food safety and sanitation, inventory and expense control, adherence to company policies and applicable laws, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and ready-to-use kitchen and store environment.

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.
Availability to work 12–16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes 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 remain standing for up to four hours at a time and move around the store to direct participants, assist customers, and retrieve merchandise.
Ability to distinguish variations in flavors and odors and identify tastes or scents.
Ability to reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands to demonstrate cooking techniques.
Ability to lift and/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 is preferred; extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency may be considered instead.

Responsibilities

Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating educational experiences that encourage repeat visits and customer loyalty.
Teach savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and class plans, delivering consistent, high-quality experiences.
Explain cooking concepts and techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
Maintain product and culinary expertise through training and independent learning.
Encourage second-class sign-ups and promote retail products used or featured in classes.
Support class revenue and culinary program goals by driving enrollment, positive reviews, guest return rates, 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.
Comply with 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 in accordance with 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 company policies and standard operating procedures.
Attend work regularly and predictably, adjusting class assignments based on demand.