Lead Culinary Team & In-Store Cooking Classes

CSC Generation Enterprise; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table in the United States seeks a Resident Chef to lead high-performing culinary teams, deliver engaging in-store cooking classes, and drive sales through exceptional instruction and customer experience.

You will coach staff, ensure food safety and brand standards, and collaborate with store leadership to grow class participation and loyalty while modeling guest-obsessed service.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Proven ability to lead culinary teams and drive sales through engaging classes.
• Strong customer service orientation and guest-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor and retain a high-performing culinary team.
• Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and development plans.
• Represent brand through memorable cooking classes and customer experiences.
• Increase foot traffic and engagement via classes and events.
• Maintain product and culinary knowledge and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Sales

Training

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

Sur La Table in the United States seeks a Resident Chef to lead high-performing culinary teams, deliver engaging in-store cooking classes, and drive sales through exceptional instruction and customer experience.

You will coach staff, ensure food safety and brand standards, and collaborate with store leadership to grow class participation and loyalty while modeling guest-obsessed service.