Culinary Lead: Classes & Guest Experience

CSC Generation; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Sur La Table in the United States is seeking a Culinary Lead to inspire customers through culinary expertise, teaching, and business acumen. You will support the culinary program, drive sales, and help build a high-performing team.

The role requires coaching staff, delivering outstanding cooking classes, ensuring quality, safety, and guest satisfaction, with a flexible schedule and the opportunity to contribute to a customer-centric culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of kitchen management experience or similar leadership role.
• Must be 21+ with strong culinary foundation and service orientation.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a team while maintaining guest focus.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations.
• Deliver memorable cooking classes and ensure quality and safety.
• Analyze KPIs to drive sales and store performance.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Coordinate events and class programs with store leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Training

Recruitment

Culinary knowledge

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Sur La Table in the United States is seeking a Culinary Lead to inspire customers through culinary expertise, teaching, and business acumen. You will support the culinary program, drive sales, and help build a high-performing team.

The role requires coaching staff, delivering outstanding cooking classes, ensuring quality, safety, and guest satisfaction, with a flexible schedule and the opportunity to contribute to a customer-centric culture.