Lead Culinary Instructor & Class Director

CSC Generation Enterprise; Palo Alto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Resident Chef to lead high-performing culinary teams, run in-store cooking classes, and elevate the customer experience. The role blends culinary talent with business acumen, focusing on teaching, team development, and driving class-based and in-store sales while upholding food safety standards.

Candidates should have culinary credentials, teaching experience, and a track record of developing teams and achieving sales goals; a Food Manager

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older at start of employment.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered in exceptional cases.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a culinary instructor.
• 3–4 years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience.
• Proven track record of achieving sales goals and leading teams.
• Valid Food Manager Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing culinary team to meet store needs.
• Deliver engaging cooking classes and ensure quality experiences.
• Drive sales growth through culinary and retail activities.
• Ensure food safety compliance and manage daily operations.
• Maintain product knowledge and deliver guest-focused service.
• Coach associates with regular performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Sales motivation

Customer service

Teaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary degree

Food Manager Certification

Job description

Sur La Table in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Resident Chef to lead high-performing culinary teams, run in-store cooking classes, and elevate the customer experience. The role blends culinary talent with business acumen, focusing on teaching, team development, and driving class-based and in-store sales while upholding food safety standards.

Candidates should have culinary credentials, teaching experience, and a track record of developing teams and achieving sales goals; a Food Manager