General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor

Taste Buds Kitchen - Smithtown•Town of Smithtown, NY

103d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Taste Buds Kitchen is opening in Smithtown, NY, and is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to manage daily operations and lead culinary classes. This role involves teaching a variety of cooking classes for all ages, managing staff, ensuring exceptional client experiences, and contributing to the setup and success of the new business. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader with strong culinary skills and a passion for creating a supportive community.

Requirements

Proficient with a range of cooking techniques.
Great leader capable of recruiting and training staff as well as managing and maintaining a motivated team.
Experience working with people of all ages.
Experience working in an events business.
1-3 years experience in a management position.
Strong customer service skills.
Must enjoy the atmosphere of a small business.

Nice To Haves

Formal culinary education or equivalent experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99, engaging and teaching guests about various cooking/baking skills.
Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction and serve as a role model for Culinary Instructors.
Assist in learning all aspects of event operations.
Ensure all clients have a great experience.
Assist in or be responsible for hiring, training, managing, scheduling, and developing the employee team.
Act as an emergency substitute if an employee cannot attend their shift.
Ensure all company policies, systems, and local laws are followed.
Ensure that all classes, staff, and facilities are meeting Taste Buds Kitchen standards.
Improve and streamline systems for efficiency.
Assist in responding to sales inquiries from clients and bookings to find the “right fit” for our clients and meet sales goals.
Maintain high cleanliness & branding standards in the kitchen.