Part-Time Pastry Chef Instructor — Bake, Teach & Engage

Cscgeneration 2; Woodmere (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sur La Table is seeking a part-time Chef Instructor, Pastry to lead in-store pastry classes and inspire baking enthusiasm. You will deliver hands-on instruction, share specialized pastry techniques, and promote bakeware and decorating tools through engaging demonstrations.

The role emphasizes customer education, brand representation, and maintaining expertise through ongoing product training, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Culinary arts degree preferred; extensive experience allowed in lieu of formal education.
• 1–2 years of kitchen operations experience.
• Valid Food Manager Certification.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sur La Table’s brand by creating memorable, educational pastry experiences.
• Deliver pastry and baking classes with high standards, following provided recipes and plans.
• Communicate advanced pastry concepts clearly and encouragingly.
• Stay current on products and participate in training to maintain expertise.
• Drive class enrollment and promote bakeware and decorating tools through engaging instruction.

Skills

Pastry instruction

Customer engagement

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Sur La Table is seeking a part-time Chef Instructor, Pastry to lead in-store pastry classes and inspire baking enthusiasm. You will deliver hands-on instruction, share specialized pastry techniques, and promote bakeware and decorating tools through engaging demonstrations.

The role emphasizes customer education, brand representation, and maintaining expertise through ongoing product training, with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.