Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table)

As a Chef Instructor, Pastry at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for all things baking and pastry arts. You deliver #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, by sharing specialized knowledge in pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and personalized instruction that supports all company initiatives. The Chef Instructor, Pastry plays a key role in inspiring a love for baking while driving sales of bakeware, mixers, and decorating tools through hands-on pastry classes and engaging culinary instruction.

Responsibilities

Deliver #bestincenter service; share specialized knowledge in pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and personalized instruction; deliver exceptional in-store culinary experience focused on pastry and baking classes; communicate technical concepts and advanced pastry skills; drive sales by promoting retail items and encouraging second class sign-ups; deliver class revenue goals; assist in class setup and breakdown; clean and sanitize dishes and equipment; restock and maintain kitchen supplies; ensure compliance with food safety standards and sanitation regulations; maintain inventory levels and control expenses; ensure store safety and cleanliness; adhere to wage and hour laws and Sur La Table policies

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older; 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; Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time; Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs; Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice to have

Degree in culinary arts