Seasonal Chef Instructor (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation•Santa Rosa, CA

13d•$21 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

As a Seasonal Chef Instructor at Sur La Table, you are the 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 standard by sharing culinary and pastry expertise, teaching cooking and baking fundamentals, and providing personalized instruction in support of company initiatives. The role inspires customers to cook and bake while driving sales of cookware, cutlery, bakeware, mixers, and kitchen tools through hands-on classes and engaging instruction. The position combines customer experience, culinary teaching, retail sales, kitchen preparation and cleaning, inventory management, and compliance with food safety and store policies. Availability of 12–16 hours per week is required, with a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays; scheduled hours may vary according to 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.
One to two 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 with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to stand for up to four hours at a time; move around the store; and demonstrate cooking techniques involving chopping, whisking, slicing, stirring, and juicing.
Ability to lift or move merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds and to use ladders to retrieve or move merchandise.
Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboard, merchandise scanner, and mouse.
Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment with 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 in lieu of formal education.

Responsibilities

Represent the Sur La Table brand and culture by creating memorable, educational customer experiences that encourage repeat visits and loyalty.
Teach savory, pastry, and baking classes using provided recipes and game plans, maintaining consistency and quality.
Explain cooking concepts and techniques clearly, encouragingly, and accessibly.
Maintain product and culinary expertise through training and independent learning.
Drive sales by maintaining kitchen standards, encouraging sign-ups for additional classes, and promoting retail products used or featured in class.
Meet class revenue and culinary program goals, including enrollment, customer reviews, return visits, class sign-ups, and retail culinary product sales.
Set up and break down classes, organize mise en place, prepare ingredients, and clean workstations.
Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly and maintain kitchen supplies and tools.
Follow food safety standards, local health codes, sanitation regulations, and safe handling practices for tools, ingredients, and equipment.
Maintain accurate inventory, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
Handle liquor, wine, and beer when applicable in accordance with state and local regulations and company policies, including age restrictions.
Maintain store safety and cleanliness and promptly address maintenance needs.
Comply with wage and hour laws and accurately record time worked according to company policy.
Model and follow Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures.
Provide regular and predictable attendance and adjust class assignments based on demand.