General Manager & Lead Cooking Instructor
About The Position
Taste Buds Kitchen is opening its first location in San Antonio in July and is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to play a critical role in its success. This individual will be responsible for teaching cooking classes, managing daily operations and staff, creating an exceptional guest experience, and serving as a natural leader. The role involves direct interaction with guests to foster a supportive community, making the General Manager the "face of the studio." The position requires open availability, including nights and weekends, as the business operates seven days a week. Initially, the role will involve 50%-75% of time spent instructing classes, with this decreasing as the business and team grow. The General Manager will also assist the owner in setting up and running the new business.
Requirements
- Open availability, including nights and weekends.
- Comfortable with a range of cooking techniques; formal culinary education or equivalent experience is a plus.
- Experience working in an events, hospitality, or experiential retail role.
- 1-3 years of experience in a management position.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Must enjoy the atmosphere of a small business.
Nice To Haves
- A business or management degree is a plus.
- An engaging and fun personality.
- Great leader capable of recruiting and training staff as well as managing and maintaining a motivated team.
Responsibilities
- Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties, engaging and teaching guests about various cooking/baking skills and ensuring a memorable experience that drives repeat business.
- Ensure all clients have a great experience through excellent customer service.
- Lead, coach, and schedule a high-energy team, acting as an emergency substitute if an employee cannot attend their shift.
- Manage inventory, food preparation, and operational efficiency.
- Drive revenue through bookings, upselling, and event execution, meeting monthly revenue and profitability targets.
- Maintain high cleanliness and brand standards in the kitchen facility.
Benefits
- Base salary and performance bonus
- Growth opportunity as the business scales
- A creative, fun and high-energy work environment
- The ability to truly run a business, not just manage shifts
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
