Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table)

As a Chef Instructor, Pastry at Sur La Table, you will be the in-store expert and advocate for all things baking and pastry arts.

You will deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences focused on pastry and baking classes, sharing specialized knowledge in pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and personalized instruction.

Key responsibilities include:

• Representing Sur La Table's brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty
• Delivering exceptional in-store culinary experiences focused on pastry and baking classes
• Communicating technical concepts and advanced pastry skills in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner
• Maintaining expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources
• Driving sales by upholding kitchen standards, encouraging second class sign-ups, and promoting retail items used or featured in class
• Meeting or exceeding culinary program goals by delivering exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales
• Assisting in setting up and breakdown of classes, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, and restocking kitchen supplies and tools
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations

Physical requirements include:

• 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
• Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners, and mouse
• Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications and experience:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• 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

The hourly rate is $19 - $20.21.