Culinary Lead: Inspire Classes & Lead a High-Performing Team

Socket.dev; Canton (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table is seeking a full-time Culinary Lead to inspire customers through every stage of their culinary journey by blending culinary expertise with business acumen and teaching ability. The role supports the culinary program, drives sales, and delivers a best-in-class customer experience while helping build and manage a high-performing culinary team.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, oversee classes, and collaborate with store leadership to grow foot traffic, maintain food safety,

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age or older at time of employment.
• Culinary arts degree preferred; extensive culinary experience considered in lieu.
• 1–2 years of kitchen management experience.
• Valid Food Manager Certification.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for community engagement and exceptional customer experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations.
• Provide in-the-moment coaching and feedback to elevate performance and engagement.
• Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by delivering memorable, educational experiences.
• Ensure a best-in-class cooking class experience and quality execution.
• Drive sales growth by implementing strategies to enhance culinary and retail business.
• Analyze KPIs daily to optimize store performance.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards and manage inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Customer service

Sales

Operations

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sur La Table is seeking a full-time Culinary Lead to inspire customers through every stage of their culinary journey by blending culinary expertise with business acumen and teaching ability. The role supports the culinary program, drives sales, and delivers a best-in-class customer experience while helping build and manage a high-performing culinary team.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, oversee classes, and collaborate with store leadership to grow foot traffic, maintain food safety,