Seasonal Kitchen Assistant — Create Culinary Experiences

Sur La Table; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part 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 Kitchen Assistant to support chefs, engage with guests, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen. You’ll help with class operations, deliver excellent customer experiences, and contribute to a high‑quality, guest‑centric environment in a dynamic retail kitchen setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and adaptable scheduling, with opportunities to learn and grow within a hospitality-focused brand that values community and hands-on culinary education.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• 1 year retail sales experience preferred.
• 1 year food prep/kitchen operations experience preferred.
• Valid Food Handlers Certification.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Customer service

Teamwork

Retail knowledge

Tools

POS system

Job description

Sur La Table is seeking a Seasonal Kitchen Assistant to support chefs, engage with guests, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen. You’ll help with class operations, deliver excellent customer experiences, and contribute to a high‑quality, guest‑centric environment in a dynamic retail kitchen setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and adaptable scheduling, with opportunities to learn and grow within a hospitality-focused brand that values community and hands-on culinary education.