Sur La Table
Retail
SeasonalChefInstructor,Savory
“Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory at Sur La Table. Skills: Culinary expertise, Teaching, Customer engagement. Deliver #bestincenter service. Share specialized knowledge in culinary techniques, cooking fundamentals, and personalized instruction”
What You'll Achieve.
Inspiring repeat visits and customer loyalty; High enrollment; Positive reviews; Guest return rates; Customer engagement; Sales
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving 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, Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work, 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
Share specialized knowledge in culinary techniques
and personalized instruction
Inspire a love for cooking while driving sales of cookware
and kitchen tools through hands-on savory classes and engaging culinary instruction
educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty
Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences focused on savory cooking classes
Communicate technical cooking concepts and savory techniques
Maintain 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
Assist with restocking
and maintaining kitchen supplies and tools
Ensure compliance with food safety standards
and sanitation regulations
Properly handle all tools
and kitchen equipment
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
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