Resident Chef: Lead Culinary Classes & Team

CSC-Generatio; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sur La Table seeks a Resident Chef to lead high-performing culinary teams, run engaging classes, and drive sales while ensuring customer satisfaction. The role blends culinary talent with teaching, business acumen, and store leadership.

Responsibilities include recruiting and coaching staff, delivering memorable class experiences, staying current on products and training, and maintaining food safety and SOPs. A strong candidate mentors teams and fuels growth.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years’ experience as a culinary instructor.
• 3–4 years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience.
• Valid Food Manager Certification.
• Proven track record of achieving sales and motivating high performing sales teams while meeting operational goals.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and retain a high-performing culinary team to meet business needs.
• Inspire associates to exceed performance expectations and uphold a positive culture.
• Ensure exceptional customer experiences and brand representation in cooking classes and events.
• Drive sales growth by implementing strategies and analyzing KPIs.
• Manage daily store operations, food safety standards, inventory, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer-focused

Teaching / training

Public speaking

Team development

Adaptability

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Sur La Table seeks a Resident Chef to lead high-performing culinary teams, run engaging classes, and drive sales while ensuring customer satisfaction. The role blends culinary talent with teaching, business acumen, and store leadership.

Responsibilities include recruiting and coaching staff, delivering memorable class experiences, staying current on products and training, and maintaining food safety and SOPs. A strong candidate mentors teams and fuels growth.