Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)

With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food. As a Chef Instructor, Savory at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for all things savory cooking. You deliver #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, by sharing specialized knowledge in culinary techniques, cooking fundamentals, and personalized instruction that supports all company initiatives. The Chef Instructor, Savory plays a key role in inspiring a love for cooking while driving sales of cookware, cutlery, and kitchen tools through hands-on savory classes and engaging culinary instruction.

Responsibilities

Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty; Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences focused on savory cooking classes that reflect Sur La Table’s passion for food, teaching, and high standards, while following provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality; Communicate technical cooking concepts and savory techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner; Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards, encouraging second class sign-ups through strong customer engagement, and promoting retail items used or featured in class; Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates; Assist in setting up and breakdown of classes including organizing mise en place, prepping ingredients, and cleaning workstations; Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly to ensure smooth kitchen operations; Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations; Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses; May handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations, company policies, including enforcing age restrictions

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment; 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; Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays; Ability to remain standing for up to 4 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; Regular and predictable attendance with the flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand

Nice to have

A degree in culinary arts (preferred); extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency (considered in lieu of formal education)