Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)

Position Overview As a Seasonal 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 Seasonal 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. Key Responsibilities Customer Experience & Brand Representation 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. Maintain expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources. Sales & Business Performance 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. Consistently meet or exceed culinary program goals by delivering exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales. Performance is measured by KPIs such as second-class sign-ups, retail culinary product sales, and guest feedback through Google reviews. Team Engagement & Store Support Assist in set‑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. Assist with restocking, organizing, and maintaining kitchen supplies and tools to support overall store readiness. Operations & Compliance Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations. Properly handle all tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. 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. Ensure store safety and cleanliness, addressing any maintenance needs promptly. Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws and accurately record time worked according to SLT Policy. Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Physical Requirements Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers. Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time. Ability to move about the store directing class participants while selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor. Capability to perceive variations in flavors or odors and identify tastes or scents using the tongue or nose. Ability to lift and move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs and to ascend/descend ladders. Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, scanners, and mouse. Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Scheduled hours may differ based on business needs. Regular and predictable attendance with the flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand. Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment with open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, and allergens. Qualifications & Experience Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment. A degree in culinary arts is preferred; however, candidates with extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency will be considered in lieu of formal education. 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. Salary: $17.15 - $18.24 per hour Benefits 401K after 90 days; must be 21 years of age Employee Discount Legal and Equal Opportunity The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. Final hiring decisions are made by humans. For information about data processing, contact us. Washington state applicants: Please notify us if the posting does not comply with state law at the provided email address. The CSC family is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits at cscshared dot com. #J-18808-Ljbffr CSC Generation