Savory Chef Instructor — In-Store Cooking Classes

CSC-Generatio; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sur La Table is seeking a Chef Instructor, Savory to lead in-store savory cooking classes and provide expert culinary guidance. You will teach techniques, follow recipes, and drive enthusiasm for cooking while supporting sales of cookware and kitchen tools.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, thoughtful demonstrations, and maintaining high standards of customer service. A culinary arts degree is preferred, with 1–2 years of kitchen ops experience and Food Manager Certification favored.

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 by delivering memorable in-store savory cooking experiences and teaching classes.
• Drive class enrollment and sales by highlighting cookware and kitchen tools used in demonstrations.
• Set up and breakdown classes, organize mise en place, prep ingredients, and maintain clean workstations.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation, adhere to SOPs, and manage inventory for classes.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Community engagement

Education

Degree in culinary arts

Job description

Sur La Table is seeking a Chef Instructor, Savory to lead in-store savory cooking classes and provide expert culinary guidance. You will teach techniques, follow recipes, and drive enthusiasm for cooking while supporting sales of cookware and kitchen tools.

The role emphasizes hands-on instruction, thoughtful demonstrations, and maintaining high standards of customer service. A culinary arts degree is preferred, with 1–2 years of kitchen ops experience and Food Manager Certification favored.