Lead Culinary Instructor & In-Store Chef

CSC-Generatio; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table in North Bethesda, MD seeks a Resident Chef to lead top-performing culinary teams, teach engaging cooking classes, and drive sales through memorable customer experiences. You will oversee the in-store culinary program, coach staff, and ensure a high standard of service across both kitchen and retail floors.

The role requires culinary expertise, business sense, and teaching skills to inspire customers, grow attendance, and maintain exceptional class quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a culinary instructor.
• 3-4 years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience.
• Valid Food Manager Certification.
• 21 years of age or older at time of employment.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and motivating high performing teams.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor and retain a high-performing team to meet culinary and retail needs.
• Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations.
• Represent Sur La Table’s brand with memorable, educational experiences.
• Drive sales growth by developing strategies to enhance the culinary and retail business.
• Maintain food safety standards and compliance in store operations.
• Oversee class schedule, performance and customer feedback management.

Skills

Culinary instruction

Leadership

Sales & upselling

Team development

Customer service

Event / class management

MS Office

Retail systems

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

POS system

Computer literacy

Job description

Sur La Table in North Bethesda, MD seeks a Resident Chef to lead top-performing culinary teams, teach engaging cooking classes, and drive sales through memorable customer experiences. You will oversee the in-store culinary program, coach staff, and ensure a high standard of service across both kitchen and retail floors.

The role requires culinary expertise, business sense, and teaching skills to inspire customers, grow attendance, and maintain exceptional class quality and safety standards.