Sur La Table
170 - Albany - Sur La Table, 1475 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
SeasonalChefInstructor,Pastry
“Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry at Sur La Table. Skills: Culinary talent, Teaching skills, Customer service. Model and direct employees. Deliver cooking class experience”
What You'll Achieve.
Inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey; Driving business results; Achieve store's sales plan; Strives to achieve individual and/or class sales goals; Seeks opportunities to increase cooking class and retail sales
Industry & Context.
Anticipates and solves problems by taking decisive action
Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 3 hours, Ability to move about the work place, Ability to distinguish 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 work a varied schedule, 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 kitchen operations experience, Culinary degree in Pastry or equivalent experience, Demonstrated successful teaching and training experience, Valid Food Handlers and/or Food Managers Certification, Must be at least 21 years old
Nice to Have
Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Proven ability to drive sales and motivate teams, Proven communication skills
What You'll Do.
Model and direct employees
Deliver cooking class experience
Maintain product knowledge
Ensure sanitation and cleanliness
Achieve store's sales plan
Communicate policies and SOPs
Provide coaching and feedback
Increase cooking class sales
Increase retail sales
Anticipate and solve problems
Handle and serve liquor
Prepare cocktails and drinks
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works as part of a high-performing team; Communicate with employees; Communicate with customers; Communicate with field management; Communicate with corporate office; Provide coaching to Kitchen Assistants; Communicate performance issues to Resident Chef
Communication Scope
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
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