Lead Cooking Teacher to General Manager

Taste Buds Kitchen - Winston-Salem•Winston-Salem, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Taste Buds Kitchen is seeking a Lead Culinary Instructor to General Manager who will play a critical role in the success of the business. This individual will possess the skills and experience to teach cooking classes, manage the day-to-day operations and staff in the Kitchen Studio, create an exceptional client experience, and be a natural leader. This is an opportunity to interact with clients daily, fostering a supportive and meaningful community.

Requirements

Open availability, including nights and weekends.
Comfortable with a range of cooking techniques.
Experience working with people of all ages.
Experience working in an events business.
1-3 years of 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 is a plus.
A business or management degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99, engaging and teaching guests about various cooking/baking skills related to the class menu.
Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction and serve as a role model for Culinary Instructors.
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 laws are followed, and that all classes, staff, and facilities meet 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 clients and meet sales goals.
Maintain high cleanliness and branding standards in the kitchen.
Open availability is required, including nights and weekends, as Taste Buds Kitchen hosts events 7-days a week.
Assist the owner in the setup and running of this new business.
Initially, expect to spend 75% of time instructing classes, with this decreasing over time as the business and team grow.