Sur La Table
106 - Boulder 29th St - Sur La Table, 1850 - 29th Street, Space #1004, Boulder, CO 80301
SeasonalChefInstructor,Savory
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“Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory at Sur La Table. Skills: culinary expertise, culinary instruction, customer engagement, sales. Deliver #bestincenter service. sharing specialized knowledge in culinary techniques, cooking fundamentals, and personalized instruction”
What You'll Achieve.
inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty; ensure consistency and quality; driving sales of cookware, cutlery, and kitchen tools; Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates; Consistently meet or exceed culinary program goals by delivering exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales; second-class sign-ups; retail culinary product sales; guest feedback through Google reviews; support overall store readiness; minimize shrink; control supply and culinary expenses
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving; decision-making abilities
Ability to communicate verbally, Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time, Ability to move about the store directing class participants while selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor, The capability to accurately perceive and differentiate variations in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or to identify specific tastes or scents using the tongue or nose, Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to demonstrate, retrieve and/or replenish merchandise and/or cooking equipment, Ability to use hands to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and/or demonstrate other techniques, Ability to lift and/or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs, Ability to ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and/or move merchandise, Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, Regular and predictable attendance with the flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand, 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 at the time of employment, 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 is however, candidates with extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency will be considered in lieu of formal education.
What You'll Do.
Deliver #bestincenter service
sharing specialized knowledge in culinary techniques
and personalized instruction
inspiring a love for cooking while driving sales of cookware
and kitchen tools through hands-on savory classes and engaging culinary instruction
Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable
educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty
Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences focused on savory cooking classes that reflect Sur La Table’s passion for food
while following provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality
Communicate technical cooking concepts and savory techniques in a clear
and approachable manner
Maintains expertise by staying current on products
actively engaging in available training
and independently seeking out additional resources
Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards
encouraging second class sign-ups through customer engagement
and promoting retail items used or featured in class
Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment
and guest return rates
Consistently meet or exceed culinary program goals by delivering exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales
Assist in setting up and breakdown of classes including organizing mise en place
and cleaning workstations
Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly to ensure smooth kitchen operations
Assist with restocking
and maintaining kitchen supplies and tools to support overall store readiness
Ensure compliance with food safety standards
and sanitation regulations
Properly handle all tools
and kitchen equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
Maintain accurate inventory levels
and control supply and culinary expenses
and beer in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations
including enforcing age restrictions
Ensure store safety and cleanliness
addressing any maintenance needs promptly
Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws
Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy
Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
work cooperatively with associates and customers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication; Communicate technical cooking concepts and savory techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner
Full Job Description
## Description With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food. Position Overview As a Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for all things savory cooking. You deliver #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, by sharing specialized knowledge in culinary techniques, cooking fundamentals, and personalized instruction that supports all company initiatives. The Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory plays a key role in inspiring a love for cooking while driving sales of cookware, cutlery, and kitchen tools through hands-on savory classes and engaging culinary instruction. Key Responsibilities Customer Experience & Brand Representation · Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty. · Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences focused on savory cooking classes that reflect Sur La Table’s passion for food, teaching, and high standards, while following provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality. · Communicate technical cooking concepts and savory techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner. · Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources. Sales & Business Performance · Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards, encouraging second class sign-ups through strong customer engagement, and
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