Culinary GM & Lead Instructor — Kitchen Studio Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Tips

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen - Greenlawn is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to drive our cooking classes, manage day-to-day kitchen operations, and lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional experiences.

You will interact with clients daily, teach hands-on cooking, and help shape our fun, educational, and community-centric programs. This role blends instruction with operations and guest service.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with ability to recruit and train staff.
• Experience with various cooking techniques; formal culinary education a plus.
• Experience working with diverse age groups.
• Background in events/business hospitality.
• 1–3 years in a management role.
• Strong customer service skills; business/management degree a plus.
• Enjoys a small-business environment.

Responsibilities

• Open availability including nights and weekends; events 7 days a week.
• Assist owner with setup and running of new business; lead instruction 50–75% early on.
• Instruct classes, camps, and parties for ages 2–99; engage guests and teach skills.
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure a great client experience.
• Assist in HR: hiring, training, scheduling, developing staff; act as emergency substitute.
• Oversee operations: enforce policies, systems, and branding in the kitchen.
• Support admin/sales: respond to inquiries and bookings to meet sales goals.
• Maintain high cleanliness and branding standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary techniques

People of all ages

Events industry

1-3 years management

Customer service

Small business vibe

Job description

Taste Buds Kitchen - Greenlawn is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to drive our cooking classes, manage day-to-day kitchen operations, and lead a passionate team in delivering exceptional experiences.

You will interact with clients daily, teach hands-on cooking, and help shape our fun, educational, and community-centric programs. This role blends instruction with operations and guest service.