Sur La Table
166 - Westchester - Sur La Table, 125 Westchester Avenue, Space 2805 A,White Plains, NY 10601
SeasonalChefInstructor,Savory
“Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory at Sur La Table. Skills: Culinary instruction, Customer engagement, Sales. Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences. Communicate technical cooking concepts”
What You'll Achieve.
Inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty; Ensure consistency and quality; Uphold kitchen standards; Encouraging second class sign-ups; Promoting retail items used or featured in class; Ensure high enrollment; Positive reviews; Guest return rates; Deliver exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales; Minimize shrink; Control supply and culinary expenses; Enforcing age restrictions
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving abilities; Decision-making abilities
Ability to communicate verbally, Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours, Ability to move about the store, Capability to accurately perceive and differentiate variations in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch, Ability to use hands 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, Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse, Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, Regular and predictable attendance, Flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand, Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment
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
Nice to Have
A degree in culinary arts, candidates with extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency will be considered in lieu of formal education
What You'll Do.
Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences
Communicate technical cooking concepts
Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards
Deliver class revenue goals
Assist in setting up and breakdown of classes
Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment
Assist with restocking
and maintaining kitchen supplies
Ensure compliance with food safety standards
Properly handle all tools
and kitchen equipment
Maintain accurate inventory levels
Ensure store safety and cleanliness
Accurately records time worked
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work cooperatively with associates and customers
Communication Scope
Excellent communication
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