Sur La Table
079 - South Coast Plaza - Sur La Table, 3333 Bear Street Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SeasonalChefInstructor,Pastry
“Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry at Sur La Table. Skills: Baking, Pastry, Instruction, Sales. Deliver #bestincenter service. Share specialized knowledge”
What You'll Achieve.
Inspire repeat visits; Customer loyalty; Drive sales; Deliver class revenue goals; Ensure high enrollment; Achieve positive reviews; Drive guest return rates; Meet or exceed culinary program goals; Customer engagement; Sales
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving
Ability to communicate verbally, Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours, Ability to move about the store, Ability to perceive and differentiate variations in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, Ability to identify specific tastes or scents using the tongue or nose, 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, Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, Flexible schedule, Available nights, Available weekends, Available holidays, Regular and predictable attendance, Flexibility to adjust class assignments, Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment, Open flames, Hot surfaces, Temperature variations, Various food allergens
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Must be 21 years of age or older, 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
Nice to Have
A degree in culinary arts
What You'll Do.
Deliver #bestincenter service
Share specialized knowledge
Inspire a love for baking
Drive sales of bakeware
Conduct hands-on pastry classes
Engage in culinary instruction
Represent Sur La Table’s brand
Create memorable experiences
Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experience
Communicate technical concepts
Maintain expertise on products
Engage in available training
Seek out additional resources
Uphold kitchen standards
Encourage second class sign-ups
Deliver class revenue goals
Ensure high enrollment
Achieve positive reviews
Drive guest return rates
Meet or exceed culinary program goals
Assist in setting up classes
Assist in breakdown of classes
Organize mise en place
Clean and sanitize dishes
Assist with restocking
Organize kitchen supplies
Maintain kitchen tools
Ensure compliance with food safety
Follow local health codes
Follow sanitation regulations
Handle kitchen equipment
Maintain accurate inventory levels
Control supply expenses
Control culinary expenses
Enforce age restrictions
Ensure store cleanliness
Address maintenance needs
Adhere to wage and hour laws
Adhere to Sur La Table policies
Adhere to standard operating procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cooperatively with associates
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
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