# Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

**Company**: Sur La Table
**Location**: Scottsdale, AZ
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: part-time
**Salary**: $19.70 - $20.96 an hour
**Category**: Hospitality
**Industry**: Retail

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## Description

As a Culinary Lead at Sur La Table, you play a key role in the success of the store by inspiring customers throughout every stage of their culinary experience by combining culinary expertise, business acumen, and teaching skills.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Leadership & Team Development**

- Supports the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of a high-performing team to meet the culinary business needs.

- Leads, coaches, and inspires associates to exceed performance expectations and uphold a positive team culture.

- Provides in-the-moment coaching and feedback to elevate performance and team engagement.

**Customer Experience & Brand Representation**

- Represents Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.

- Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.

- Ensures 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**

- Assists with driving sales growth by implementing strategies to enhance the culinary and retail business.

- Analyzes key performance metrics daily and leverages insights to optimize store performance.

- Consistently meets or exceeds culinary program goals by delivering exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales.

**Operations & Compliance**

- Ensures compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.

- Properly handles all tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.

- Maintains accurate inventory levels, minimizes shrink, and controls supply and culinary expenses.

**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 coaching and directing associates and/or class participants while selling to customers.

**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 progressively responsible kitchen management experience.

- Valid Food Manager Certification.

- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

- Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

$19.70 - $20.96 an hour

## Skills

### Required
- culinary expertise
- business acumen
- teaching skills
- leadership
- team development
- customer experience
- brand representation
- sales growth
- operations
- compliance

### Nice to have
- Microsoft Office Suite
- retail systems

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