Resident Chef & Culinary Team Lead | Flexible Schedule

CSC Generation; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table in Virginia seeks a Resident Chef to lead in-store culinary programs and high-performing teams. You will design and teach engaging cooking classes, motivate staff, and collaborate with leadership to elevate the guest experience and sales.

You'll oversee safety, food prep, and class execution while staying current on products and training resources, ensuring consistency across sessions and events.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 1-2 years’ experience as a culinary instructor.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a high-performing culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging cooking classes and mentor a high-performing culinary team.
• Deliver exceptional in-store experiences that drive sales and customer loyalty.
• Maintain product and safety standards while managing inventory and events.
• Collaborate with store leadership to plan classes and private events.
• Address customer feedback to ensure satisfaction and repeat visits.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Customer-focused

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Retail systems

Job description

Sur La Table in Virginia seeks a Resident Chef to lead in-store culinary programs and high-performing teams. You will design and teach engaging cooking classes, motivate staff, and collaborate with leadership to elevate the guest experience and sales.

You'll oversee safety, food prep, and class execution while staying current on products and training resources, ensuring consistency across sessions and events.