Pastry Chef Instructor — Part-Time, Flexible Hours

Lever, Inc.; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table is seeking a Chef Instructor, Pastry to lead hands-on pastry classes and provide expert baking instruction in-store. You will deliver high-quality demonstrations to inspire customers while promoting related products and class sign-ups.

The role requires strong pastry knowledge, customer-focused teaching, and the ability to work 12–16 hours weekly with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, at multiple store locations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of employment.
• 1-2 years of kitchen operations experience.
• 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 key KPIs such as second-class sign-ups, retail culinary product sales, and guest feedback through Google reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Culinary arts degree preferred

Food Manager Certification

Job description

Sur La Table is seeking a Chef Instructor, Pastry to lead hands-on pastry classes and provide expert baking instruction in-store. You will deliver high-quality demonstrations to inspire customers while promoting related products and class sign-ups.

The role requires strong pastry knowledge, customer-focused teaching, and the ability to work 12–16 hours weekly with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, at multiple store locations.