Talent.com
Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)
Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)CSC Generation • Woodmere, OH, US
Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)

Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation • Woodmere, OH, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

With over 57 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

Position Overview

As a Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for all things savory cooking. You deliver #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, by sharing specialized knowledge in culinary techniques, cooking fundamentals, and personalized instruction that supports all company initiatives. The Seasonal Chef Instructor, Savory plays a key role in inspiring a love for cooking while driving sales of cookware, cutlery, and kitchen tools through hands-on savory classes and engaging culinary instruction.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Experience & Brand Representation

  • 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 focused on savory cooking 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 and savory techniques in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
  • Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.

Sales & Business Performance

  • 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. Performance is measured by key KPIs such as second-class sign-ups, retail culinary product sales, and guest feedback through Google reviews.
  • Team Engagement & Store Support

  • Assist in setting up and breakdown of classes including organizing mise en place, prepping ingredients, and cleaning workstations.
  • Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
  • Assist with restocking, organizing, and maintaining kitchen supplies and tools to support overall store readiness.
  • Operations & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations.
  • Properly handle all tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses.
  • May handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations, company policies, including enforcing age restrictions.
  • Ensure store safety and cleanliness, addressing any maintenance needs promptly.
  • Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws.  Accurately records time worked according to SLT Policy.
  • Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Physical Requirements

  • Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers.
  • Ability to remain standing for up to 4 hours at a time.
  • Ability to move about the store directing class participants while selling to customers and retrieving merchandise from stockroom or sales floor.
  • The capability to accurately perceive and differentiate variations in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or to identify specific tastes or scents using the tongue or nose.
  • Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to demonstrate, retrieve and / or replenish merchandise and / or cooking equipment.
  • Ability to use hands to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and / or demonstrate other techniques.
  • Ability to lift and / or move merchandise weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to ascend / descend ladders to retrieve and / or move merchandise.
  • Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse to accomplish work.
  • Available to work between 12 and 16 hours per week, with a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. While this is the minimum availability, scheduled hours may differ based on business needs.
  • Regular and predictable attendance with the flexibility to adjust class assignments based on demand.
  • Ability to work in a variable kitchen environment included but not limited to open flames, hot surfaces, temperature variations, various food allergens both physical and airborne.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • 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.
  • This job description represents a summary of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

    The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.

    Washington state applicants only : If you believe that this job posting does not comply with applicable Washington state law, please notify us by sending an email to  WACandidates@cscshared.com.

    It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

    The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact  hrbenefits@cscshared.com.

    We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Chef Instructor • Woodmere, OH, US

    Related jobs
    Sous Chef

    Sous Chef

    AVI Foodsystems • Cleveland, OH, US
    Full-time
    AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of.Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable ...Show more
    Last updated: 23 hours ago • Promoted
    Sous Chef - Food Court

    Sous Chef - Food Court

    JACK Thistledown Racino LLC • Cleveland, OH, US
    Full-time
    Reporting directly to the Regional Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for the efficient and effective operations of kitchen. Establishes leadership, direction and accountability for all di...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Assistant Restaurant Chef

    Assistant Restaurant Chef

    JACK Cleveland Casino LLC • Cleveland, OH, US
    Full-time
    Assists in managing the day-to-day operations as assigned in accordance with Company policies and procedures, regulatory controls, and health and safety regulations. Thorough and complete knowledge ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Sous Chef, (University of Mount Union)

    Sous Chef, (University of Mount Union)

    AVI Foodsystems • Alliance, OH, US
    Full-time
    AVI Foodsystems is looking for an energetic and optimistic leader to fill the role of.University of Mount Union in Alliance, OH. This is a Full-Time hourly position.Providing comprehensive food serv...Show more
    Last updated: 23 hours ago • Promoted
    Sous Chef, $1,000 SIGN-ON-BONUS, $19 to $23 per hour

    Sous Chef, $1,000 SIGN-ON-BONUS, $19 to $23 per hour

    RIVALS BREW PUB LLC • Cleveland, OH, US
    Full-time
    Retirement Employer backed 401K Matching 3%.Career Advancement Opportunities.Opportunities for advancement .In this position, you will be responsible for using high-quality ingredients to prep...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    SOUS CHEF

    SOUS CHEF

    Morrison Healthcare • Cleveland, OH, US
    Full-time +1
    We have an opening for a full-time .Cleveland Clinic- 9500 Euclid Ave.Note : online applications accepted only.Some evenings, weekends, and holidays will be required.Previous cooking ...Show more
    Last updated: 23 hours ago • Promoted
    Sous Chef

    Sous Chef

    Eatn Park Hospitality Group • University Heights, Ohio, United States, 44118
    Full-time
    Parkhurst Dining is a family-owned and operated company that provides culinary, dining and catering services to over 80 organizations and universities. We believe that food is best when made from sc...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago
    Culinary Lead, FT (Sur La Table)

    Culinary Lead, FT (Sur La Table)

    CSC Generation • Woodmere, OH, US
    Full-time
    With over 57 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US,.Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes suppo...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Swim Instructor

    Swim Instructor

    Liquid Lifestyles • North Royalton, OH, US
    Full-time
    Liquid Lifestyles is currently seeking year-round swim instructors.Liquid Lifestyles is the most recognized and respected swim school in Cleveland. Our coaching staff is comprised of the very best s...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

    SOUS CHEF (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

    Bon Appetit • Cleveland, OH, US
    Full-time +1
    We are hiring immediately for full time and part time.Case Western University - 11473 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106. Note : online applications accepted only.Full time and part time schedules.Da...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    TRAVELING CHEF MANAGER

    TRAVELING CHEF MANAGER

    Eurest • Hudson, OH, US
    Full-time
    Position Title : FLOATING CHEF MANAGER - Hudson, OH.As the leader in business and industry dining, Eurest is the company to join if you want a rewarding career packed with limitless opportuniti...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

    Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

    CSC Generation • Woodmere, OH, US
    Full-time
    With over 57 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US,.Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes suppo...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted
    Swim Instructor

    Swim Instructor

    Goldfish Swim School - North Canton • North Canton, OH, US
    Full-time
    Are you looking for a great gig where the work is actually fun? Do you want to work somewhere you can get real job experience and make a difference? Check out Goldfish Swim School! Were a rapidly g...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Restaurant Sous Chef - Full Service - Orange, OH

    Restaurant Sous Chef - Full Service - Orange, OH

    HHB Restaurant Recruiting • Beachwood, OH, US
    Full-time
    Are you a hardworking, service minded leader with a real passion for the hospitality industry?.Are you looking to take a step towards building your restaurant manager career, instead of just workin...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Sushi Chef II

    Sushi Chef II

    Hana Group • Orange, OH, US
    Full-time
    Hana Group is a global leader in ready-to-eat Pan-Asian cuisine, bringing fresh, chef-crafted sushi and Asian-inspired dishes to customers through our in-store kiosks and food service operations.Wi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Class Instructor

    Class Instructor

    World Elite Inc • Brecksville, OH, US
    Full-time
    Join the World Elite Team - Where Magical Moments Happen!.Do you love working with kids? Do you have the energy of a ninja, the patience of a coach, and the heart of a hero? At.Be the ultimate guid...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Swim Lesson Instructor

    Swim Lesson Instructor

    City of Macedonia • Macedonia, OH, US
    Full-time
    Responsible for organizing and writing lesson plans in accordance with the American Red Cross.Responsible for teaching swimming lessons in accordance with the American Red Cross guidelines.Responsi...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Seasonal Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table)

    Seasonal Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table)

    CSC Generation • Woodmere, OH, US
    Full-time
    With over 57 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US,.Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes suppo...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago • Promoted