Culinary Lead: Lead Classes, Coach Teams & Drive Sales

CSC Generation Enterprise; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

401K

Job summary

Sur La Table in Boulder, CO is seeking a Culinary Lead to inspire customers and support the Resident Chef in staffing, training, and driving culinary program results.

The position blends culinary talent with business acumen to lead staff, deliver engaging classes, and uphold safety and quality standards while collaborating with multiple departments. Your work will directly influence guest experiences and revenue opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years progressively responsible kitchen operations or kitchen management experience.
• Culinary degree or equivalent; Sous Chef experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Valid Food Handlers / Food Managers Certification.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Demonstrated successful teaching and training experience.
• Proven ability to drive sales and motivate teams.
• Proven leadership and financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Models and directs employees to ensure customer service standards are met.
• Delivers and holds employees accountable for an exceptional cooking class experience at every class using recipes and game plans provided.
• Contributes to an environment where employees are informed and capable by supporting and/or delivering training for all employees.
• Maintains proper storage, prep and service procedures and maintains all equipment and workspaces to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Ensures all food items are cooked and served at the correct temperature.
• Models and ensures all Sur La Table policies and SOPs are communicated effectively to employees, maintained and consistently followed.
• Provides coaching in the moment and performance feedback to culinary employees.
• Seeks opportunities to increase cooking class and retail sales and directs culinary employees to execute sales plans.
• Anticipates and solves problems by taking decisive action, follows up with the Resident Chef.
• Stays informed by maintaining product knowledge, accesses available training and seeks out additional resources when necessary.
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of employee information including, but not limited to, Time and Attendance records and personal data.
• Appropriately partners with Resident Chef, HQ Culinary Team, Human Resources and other departments as needed or necessary.
• Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills with employees, customers, field management and corporate office.
• Ensures adherence to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT policy.
• May handle, serve, and pour liquor, wine and beer and/or mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water and etc. in order to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Resident Chef.

Skills

Teaching experience

Sales motivat ion

Leadership

Communication skills

MS Office familiarity

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent; Sous Chef experience considered

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Sur La Table in Boulder, CO is seeking a Culinary Lead to inspire customers and support the Resident Chef in staffing, training, and driving culinary program results.

The position blends culinary talent with business acumen to lead staff, deliver engaging classes, and uphold safety and quality standards while collaborating with multiple departments. Your work will directly influence guest experiences and revenue opportunities.