Lead Resident Chef - Inspire Classes & Grow Culinary Team

Sur La Table; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table in Naples, FL seeks a Resident Chef to lead high-performing culinary teams, teach engaging cooking classes, and drive in-store experiences that attract customers and boost sales.

You will oversee culinary program execution, stay current on products, and champion guest-obsessed service while maintaining food safety and operations compliance.

Flexibility for 46–48 hour weeks, including nights and weekends, with a focus on staff development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred; we will consider equivalent experience in exceptional cases.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a culinary instructor.
• 3-4 years of progressively responsible kitchen management.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and motivating high performing sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-performing culinary teams to inspire customers through every stage of their culinary experience.
• Oversee cooking classes and private events to drive engagement and sales.
• Represent the brand by delivering memorable, educational experiences.
• Ensure food safety, operations compliance, and accurate inventory control.
• Stay current on products and training resources to maintain expertise.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Teaching

Retail leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Retail systems

Job description

Sur La Table in Naples, FL seeks a Resident Chef to lead high-performing culinary teams, teach engaging cooking classes, and drive in-store experiences that attract customers and boost sales.

You will oversee culinary program execution, stay current on products, and champion guest-obsessed service while maintaining food safety and operations compliance.

Flexibility for 46–48 hour weeks, including nights and weekends, with a focus on staff development and community engagement.