Sur La Table
160 - Classen Curve - Sur La Table, 5854 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 37027
CulinaryLead
“Culinary Lead at Sur La Table. Skills: culinary expertise, business acumen, teaching skills, customer experience. Inspire customers. Support culinary program”
What You'll Achieve.
meet the culinary business needs; exceed performance expectations; elevate performance; elevate team engagement; inspire repeat visits; inspire customer loyalty; drive customer engagement; drive sales; second-class sign-ups; retail culinary product sales; guest feedback through Google reviews
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving
Ability to communicate verbally, Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours, Ability to move about the store, Capability to accurately perceive and differentiate variations 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, Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs, Ability to ascend/descend ladders, Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse, Workweeks are expected to be between 20 and 25 hours, Ability to have a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, Regular and predictable attendance, Flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand, Ability to teach 3-4 classes per week, Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment included but not limited to open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, various food allergens both physical and airborne
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be 21 years of age or older, 1-2 years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience, Valid Food Manager Certification
Nice to Have
A degree in culinary arts, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Proficiency in retail systems
What You'll Do.
Support culinary program
Deliver customer experience
Communicate performance issues
Stay current on products
Ensure class experience
Hold employees accountable
Increase foot traffic
Increase store engagement
Ensure customer experience
Lead customer-focused culture
Analyze performance metrics
Optimize store performance
Deliver exceptional classes
Enforce age restrictions
Ensure store cleanliness
Address maintenance needs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cooperatively with associates; Work cooperatively with customers; Work with store leadership; Communicate policies to associates
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
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