Resident Chef (Sur La Table)

The Resident Chef plays a key role in inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience by leading engaging cooking classes, fostering an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team, and overseeing the success of the in-store culinary program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Development: Recruit, develop and retain a high-performing team to meet the business needs of both culinary and retail. Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations and uphold a positive team culture.
• Customer Experience & Brand Representation: Create a welcoming and inspiring environment that enhances customer loyalty. Ensure an outstanding cooking class experience in every session by following provided recipes and game plans while holding employees accountable for quality and execution.
• Sales & Business Performance: Drive sales growth by developing and implementing strategies to enhance the culinary business. Analyze key performance metrics daily and leverage insights to optimize store performance.
• Operations & Compliance: Oversee daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensure adherence to health, safety, and food sanitation regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• 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 while selling to customers
• Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Culinary degree or equivalent culinary technique driven experience considered in lieu of degree
• 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