Pastry Chef Instructor | Hands-on Baking Classes (Flexible)

CSC Generation Enterprise; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Sur La Table in Newport Beach, CA, seeks a part-time Chef Instructor, Pastry to lead baking and pastry classes and provide expert instruction to customers. You will drive in-store experiences, teach pastry techniques, and promote bakeware and decorating tools while upholding company standards.

The role emphasizes engaging instructional delivery, staying current on products, and delivering strong class enrollment and guest satisfaction. Flexible evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
• A degree in culinary arts is preferred; however, candidates with extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency will be considered 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 and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
• Deliver an exceptional in-store culinary experience focused on pastry and baking classes that reflects Sur La Table's passion for food, teaching, and high standards, while following the provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality.
• Communicate technical concepts and advanced pastry skills in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
• Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.
• Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards, encouraging second class sign-ups through strong customer engagement, and promoting retail items used or featured in class.
• Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates.
• Consistently meet or exceed culinary program goals by delivering exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales. Performance is measured by KPIs such as second-class sign-ups, retail culinary product sales, and guest feedback through Google reviews.
• Assist in setting up and breakdown of classes including organizing mise en place, prepping ingredients, and cleaning workstations.
• Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Assist with restocking, organizing, and maintaining kitchen supplies and tools to support overall store readiness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.
• Properly handle all tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
• May handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations, company policies, including enforcing age restrictions.
• Ensure store safety and cleanliness, addressing any maintenance needs promptly.
• Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy.
• Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Communication

Culinary arts

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Sur La Table in Newport Beach, CA, seeks a part-time Chef Instructor, Pastry to lead baking and pastry classes and provide expert instruction to customers. You will drive in-store experiences, teach pastry techniques, and promote bakeware and decorating tools while upholding company standards.

The role emphasizes engaging instructional delivery, staying current on products, and delivering strong class enrollment and guest satisfaction. Flexible evenings and weekends required.