Culinary Program Lead & Cooking Class Coach

Sur La Table; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table in New York is seeking a Resident Chef to lead a vibrant in-store culinary program and teach engaging classes for guests across all levels of experience. You will guide high-performing teams, coach instructors, and ensure top-notch service that blends culinary excellence with brand storytelling.

This role emphasizes sales-driven class experiences, safety compliance, inventory control, and ongoing staff development while fostering a welcoming, Guest Obsessed culture on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years' experience as a culinary instructor.
• 3-4 years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and retain a high-performing culinary team for both culinary and retail needs.
• Deliver engaging cooking classes and ensure high-quality class experiences.
• Drive sales growth through culinary programs and customer engagement.
• Enforce food safety, inventory control, and store operations standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary instruction

Sales goals

Customer experience

Performance coaching

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Retail systems

Job description

Sur La Table in New York is seeking a Resident Chef to lead a vibrant in-store culinary program and teach engaging classes for guests across all levels of experience. You will guide high-performing teams, coach instructors, and ensure top-notch service that blends culinary excellence with brand storytelling.

This role emphasizes sales-driven class experiences, safety compliance, inventory control, and ongoing staff development while fostering a welcoming, Guest Obsessed culture on the shop floor.