Seasonal Chef Instructor - In-Store Cooking Classes

CSC Generation Enterprise; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K after 90 days; must be 21 years

Employee Discount

Job summary

Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Chef Instructor to lead in-store savory and pastry classes, delivering hands-on culinary instruction and promoting culinary products. You’ll represent the brand, train guests, and help drive sales while maintaining high service standards.

The role emphasizes teaching, customer interaction, and adherence to recipes, with flexible weekend/evening hours and a focus on creating memorable experiences for customers.

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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in savory cooking, pastry and baking, or both.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
• Deliver exceptional in‑store culinary experiences through savory, pastry, and baking classes that reflect Sur La Table’s passion for food, teaching, and high standards, while following provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality.
• Communicate technical cooking concepts, savory techniques, and pastry skills in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Savory cooking

Pastry and baking

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Chef Instructor to lead in-store savory and pastry classes, delivering hands-on culinary instruction and promoting culinary products. You’ll represent the brand, train guests, and help drive sales while maintaining high service standards.

The role emphasizes teaching, customer interaction, and adherence to recipes, with flexible weekend/evening hours and a focus on creating memorable experiences for customers.