Culinary Class Support Associate

CSC-Generatio; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table in McLean, VA seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs, engage guests, and keep a clean, well-organized kitchen while delivering a memorable culinary experience.

You will help with class execution, maintain product knowledge, and uphold our Guest Obsessed culture on the shop floor and in the kitchen.

This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, with 12–16 hours per week minimum to support class operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1 year retail sales experience, preferred.
• 1 year food prep and/or kitchen operations experience, preferred.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
• Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.
• Ensure exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture in both the kitchen and retail sales floor.
• Assist chefs with class execution that drives repeat visits and positive customer feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Retail experience

Food prep experience

Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sur La Table in McLean, VA seeks a Kitchen Assistant to support chefs, engage guests, and keep a clean, well-organized kitchen while delivering a memorable culinary experience.

You will help with class execution, maintain product knowledge, and uphold our Guest Obsessed culture on the shop floor and in the kitchen.

This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, with 12–16 hours per week minimum to support class operations.