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 and share specialized knowledge in pastry techniques and baking fundamentals; Inspire love for baking while driving sales of bakeware, mixers, and decorating tools through hands-on pastry classes; Create memorable educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty; Communicate technical concepts and advanced pastry skills in a clear, encouraging manner; Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards, encouraging second class sign-ups, and promoting retail items; Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates; Assist in setup and breakdown of classes including organizing mise en place, prepping ingredients, and cleaning workstations; Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations; Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses; Adhere to Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older; Culinary arts degree or extensive culinary experience with demonstrated technical proficiency; 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 communicate verbally and work cooperatively; 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 12-16 hours per week with flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; Regular and predictable attendance; Ability to work in variable kitchen environment with open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and food allergens

Nice to have

Culinary arts degree (preferred)