Cooking Studio GM & Lead Culinary Instructor

Taste Buds Kitchen - Montclair; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Gratuities

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen - Montclair is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to drive day-to-day operations, lead a team, and teach our cooking and baking classes. You will foster an exceptional client experience and nurture a supportive community.

Open availability is required for events 7 days a week; you will balance teaching with operational leadership and staff development. Join a growing, hands-on kitchen studio with a focus on guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in recruiting, training and motivating teams.
• Comfortable with diverse cooking and baking techniques.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Experience serving guests and engaging with the local community.
• Experience in events-based hospitality or restaurant environments a plus.
• 1–3 years in supervisory or management roles.

Responsibilities

• Open availability, including nights and weekends for events.
• Support owner in launching, operating and growing the business.
• Spend initial 50–75% of time teaching classes as the business grows.
• Instruct cooking and baking classes, camps, and parties for all ages.
• Lead by example and model professional standards for culinary educators.
• Learn all aspects of event operations as part of training.
• Deliver hospitality that encourages repeat visits and positive reviews.
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling and development of staff.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking techniques

Public speaking

Customer service

Social media/marketing

Event operations

Education

Formal culinary education or equivalent experience

Business/Management or Marketing degree a plus

Job description

Taste Buds Kitchen - Montclair is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to drive day-to-day operations, lead a team, and teach our cooking and baking classes. You will foster an exceptional client experience and nurture a supportive community.

Open availability is required for events 7 days a week; you will balance teaching with operational leadership and staff development. Join a growing, hands-on kitchen studio with a focus on guest satisfaction.