Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

As a Resident Chef at Sur La Table, you play a key role in the success of the store by leading high-performing culinary teams that inspire customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience. This position leads engaging cooking classes, fostering an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team and overseeing the success of the in-store culinary program. This role requires a blend of culinary talent, business acumen, and teaching skills to drive sales, enhance customer #bestincenter experience, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, and build a high-performing culinary team.

Responsibilities

Recruit, mentor and retain a high-performing team; Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations; Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture; Ensure an outstanding cooking class experience; Work with store leadership to increase foot traffic; Drive sales growth; Analyze key performance metrics; Manage daily store operations; Maintain accurate inventory; Ensure store safety and cleanliness; Maintain employee records; Adhere to wage and hour laws; Model and ensure Sur La Table policies and SOPs

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment; 1-2 years’ experience as a culinary instructor; 3-4 years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience; Valid Food Manager Certification; Proven track record of achieving sales and motivating high performing sales teams while meeting operational goals; Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, develop, and retain a high performing team; Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences; Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers; Ability to remain standing for up to 5 hours at a time; Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs; Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse; Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment

Nice to have

Culinary degree strongly preferred; Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred