Seasonal Kitchen Assistant: Class Support

Sur La Table; Darien (CT); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K after 90 days; must be 21 years

Employee Discount

Job summary

Sur La Table in Darien, CT is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant to support chefs, engage guests, and keep a clean, organized kitchen during class operations. You’ll help with mise en place, ingredient prep, and ensure a welcoming, guest-obsessed experience across kitchen and retail spaces, with flexible 12-16 hour weekly schedule.

Ideal candidates are 16+ years old with retail or kitchen experience, a food handler certification, and a passion for community engagement.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older at the time of employment.
• 1 year retail sales experience, preferred.
• 1 year food prep and/or kitchen operations experience, preferred.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
• Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.
• Ensure exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture in both the kitchen and retail sales floor.
• Assist chefs with class execution that drives repeat visits and positive customer feedback
• Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates.
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue.

Skills

Retail sales

Food prep

Kitchen operations

Communication skills

Community engagement

MS Office

Food handlers certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sur La Table in Darien, CT is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant to support chefs, engage guests, and keep a clean, organized kitchen during class operations. You’ll help with mise en place, ingredient prep, and ensure a welcoming, guest-obsessed experience across kitchen and retail spaces, with flexible 12-16 hour weekly schedule.

Ideal candidates are 16+ years old with retail or kitchen experience, a food handler certification, and a passion for community engagement.