Sur La Table
Retail
CulinaryLead
“Culinary Lead at Sur La Table. Skills: Culinary talent, Business acumen, Teaching skills. Model and direct employees for customer service standards. Deliver exceptional cooking class experience”
What You'll Achieve.
Inspire customers on all points of their culinary journey; Drive business results; Achieve Results: Meet and exceed goals and expectations
Industry & Context.
Anticipates and solves problems by taking decisive action
Ability to communicate verbally, Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 3 hours at a time, Ability to move about the work place, Ability to distinguish differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch, Ability to use hands to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and/or demonstrate other techniques, Ability to work a varied schedule, Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse, Regular and predictable attendance, Ability to lift and/or move merchandise and/or kitchen equipment weighing up to 35 lbs, Working with an open flame and/or other heating units, Exposure to variation in kitchen temperature
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
1-2 Years progressively responsible kitchen operations or kitchen management experience, Culinary degree or equivalent Sous Chef experience considered in lieu of degree, Valid Food Handlers / Food Managers Certification, Must be at least 21 years old
Nice to Have
Proven ability to drive sales and motivate teams, Proven training and communication skills, Proven leadership and financial management skills
What You'll Do.
Model and direct employees for customer service standards
Deliver exceptional cooking class experience
Support and/or deliver training for employees
Maintain proper storage
and service procedures
Ensure food items are cooked and served at correct temperature
Communicate and enforce Sur La Table policies and SOPs
Provide coaching and performance feedback to employees
Increase cooking class and retail sales
Anticipate and solve problems
Maintain product knowledge
Ensure accuracy of employee information
Partner with Resident Chef and other departments
Prepare cocktails and other drinks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Resident Chef, HQ Culinary Team, Human Resources and other departments as needed or necessary; Communicate effectively with employees, customers, field management and corporate office
Communication Scope
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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