Culinary Studio GM & Lead Instructor

Taste Buds Kitchen; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Time Off

Bonus based on performance

Gratuities

Employee discounts

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen in Montclair, NJ is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to teach cooking and baking classes, drive sales, and oversee day-to-day operations and staff in our Kitchen Studio. You will lead classes for ages 2-99, initially spending 50–75% of time teaching, with focus shifting as the team grows.

You will deliver exceptional hospitality, build a vibrant client community, and help grow the business.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in recruiting, training, and motivating teams.
• Strong cooking and baking techniques with hospitality focus.
• Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Open availability including nights and weekends; manage events 7 days a week.
• Lead, hire, train, and schedule staff; oversee operations and guest experience.
• Teach cooking classes, camps, and parties; drive sales and growth.
• Deliver exceptional hospitality and foster client relationships.
• Manage marketing campaigns and brand awareness; monitor expenses.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Communication

Public speaking

People skills

Hospitality

Team management

Customer service

Reliability

Organization

Problem solving

Social media

Education

Culinary education

Business degree

Marketing degree

First Aid/CPR

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Taste Buds Kitchen in Montclair, NJ is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to teach cooking and baking classes, drive sales, and oversee day-to-day operations and staff in our Kitchen Studio. You will lead classes for ages 2-99, initially spending 50–75% of time teaching, with focus shifting as the team grows.

You will deliver exceptional hospitality, build a vibrant client community, and help grow the business.