Pastry Chef Instructor | In-Store Baking Mastery

Cscgeneration 2; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Sur La Table in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Chef Instructor, Pastry to lead in-store pastry classes and share advanced baking techniques with customers. You will guide hands-on instruction, promote bakeware and decorating tools, and embody the company’s passion for food and teaching.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, educational experiences that drive class enrollments and retail sales while maintaining safety and class standards.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• 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.
• 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

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Community engagement

Education

Degree in culinary arts

Extensive culinary experience in lieu of formal education

Job description

Sur La Table in Santa Rosa, CA, seeks a Chef Instructor, Pastry to lead in-store pastry classes and share advanced baking techniques with customers. You will guide hands-on instruction, promote bakeware and decorating tools, and embody the company’s passion for food and teaching.

The role emphasizes delivering high-quality, educational experiences that drive class enrollments and retail sales while maintaining safety and class standards.