Studio General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor

Taste Buds Kitchen; Norwalk (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Career advancement

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen Norwalk is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to oversee day-to-day operations, teach cooking classes, and lead the staff in our Kitchen Studio. You will create an exceptional client experience and help build a welcoming community.

This role requires open availability including nights and weekends, with 50-75% time initially spent instructing classes, and opportunities for growth as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Leadership in recruiting, training, and managing a motivated team.
• Experience with a range of cooking techniques; formal education a plus but not required.
• Experience with people of all ages.
• Experience in events business.
• 1–3 years in a management role.
• Strong customer service skills; business or management degree a plus.
• Enjoys the atmosphere of a small business.

Responsibilities

• Open availability including nights and weekends; events run 7 days a week.
• Assist owner in setup and operation of new business; spend time instructing classes initially.
• Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2–99; teach skills and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Provide excellent customer service and client satisfaction.
• Assist in hiring, training, scheduling, and developing staff; emergency substitute if needed.
• Ensure policies, systems, and laws are followed; improve efficiency.
• Maintain high cleanliness and branding standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Staff recruitment & training

Customer service

Event management

Culinary instruction

Education

Culinary education or equivalent experience

Job description

Taste Buds Kitchen Norwalk is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to oversee day-to-day operations, teach cooking classes, and lead the staff in our Kitchen Studio. You will create an exceptional client experience and help build a welcoming community.

This role requires open availability including nights and weekends, with 50-75% time initially spent instructing classes, and opportunities for growth as the business expands.