Culinary Team Leader & Cooking Class Director

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

Job summary

Sur La Table seeks a Resident Chef to lead a high‑performing culinary team and drive engaging in‑store cooking classes that inspire customers and bolster sales. You will coach staff, maintain product knowledge, and ensure top‑notch guest experiences in a fast‑paced retail kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include teaching sessions, following recipes, and upholding food safety standards while fostering a guest‑obsessed culture and strong team morale across the store.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a culinary instructor.
• 3–4 years of kitchen management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑performing culinary teams to inspire customers at every stage of their culinary experience.
• Oversee engaging cooking classes and ensure quality and consistency of sessions.
• Drive sales and engagement by delivering memorable class experiences and customer interactions.
• Maintain food safety standards, inventory control, and adherence to SOPs across kitchen and retail activities.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Customer Experience

Sales

Operations

Compliance

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

POS systems

MS Office

Job description

Sur La Table seeks a Resident Chef to lead a high‑performing culinary team and drive engaging in‑store cooking classes that inspire customers and bolster sales. You will coach staff, maintain product knowledge, and ensure top‑notch guest experiences in a fast‑paced retail kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include teaching sessions, following recipes, and upholding food safety standards while fostering a guest‑obsessed culture and strong team morale across the store.