Sur La Table
079 - South Coast Plaza - Sur La Table, 3333 Bear Street Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
SeasonalChefInstructor,Savory
“Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory at Sur La Table. Skills: Culinary instruction, Customer engagement, Sales. Deliver in-store culinary experiences. Communicate cooking concepts”
What You'll Achieve.
Inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty; Ensure consistency and quality; High enrollment; Positive reviews; Guest return rates; Exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales; Second-class sign-ups; Retail culinary product sales; Guest feedback through Google reviews; Minimize shrink; Control supply and culinary expenses
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours, Ability to move about the store, Perceive and differentiate variations in 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, Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, Regular and predictable attendance, Work in a variable kitchen environment, Ability to work in open flames, Ability to work with hot surfaces, Ability to work with temperature variations, Ability to work with 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 in-store culinary experiences
Communicate cooking concepts
Maintain expertise on products
Drive sales of cookware
Deliver class revenue goals
Assist in setting up classes
Clean and sanitize dishes
Assist with restocking supplies
Ensure compliance with food safety
Handle kitchen equipment
Maintain accurate inventory
Ensure store safety and cleanliness
Adhere to wage and hour laws
Adhere to Sur La Table policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cooperatively with associates
Communication Scope
Communicate verbally; Communicate technical cooking concepts
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