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

Lead engaging cooking classes; Recruit, mentor and retain a high-performing team; Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations; Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback; Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences; Ensure an outstanding cooking class experience in every session; Work with store leadership to increase foot traffic and store engagement through cooking classes and private events; Drive sales growth by developing and implementing strategies; Analyze key performance metrics daily to optimize store performance; Manage daily store operations while ensuring compliance with food safety standards and local health codes; Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control expenses; Ensure store safety and cleanliness; Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws and Sur La Table policies and procedures

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older; 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; 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 move about the store coaching and directing associates and/or class participants; Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch to retrieve and replenish merchandise; Ability to use hands to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and/or demonstrate other techniques; Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs; Ability to ascend/descend ladders; Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse; Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; Regular and predictable attendance with the ability to adjust class assignments based on demand, ensuring 6-8 classes are taught per week

Nice to have

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