Taste Buds Kitchen
General Manager & Lead Cooking Teacher
Taste Buds Kitchen, Winston Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27104
Overview
General Manager & Lead Cooking Teacher role at Taste Buds Kitchen. Taste Buds Kitchen provides culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips. Adults enjoy BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our programs are entertaining and educational, and we strive to engage and delight our guests. Benefits
Competitive pay Paid Time Off Employee discounts Free uniforms Job Description
We are looking for a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to play a critical role in the success of Taste Buds Kitchen. You will have the skills and experience to teach our cooking classes, manage day-to-day operations and staff in our Kitchen, create an exceptional client experience, and be a natural leader. This is the perfect opportunity to interact with clients daily to create a supportive and meaningful community. Responsibilities
Open availability is required, including nights and weekends. Taste Buds Kitchen hosts events 7-days a week. Assist the owner in the setup and running of this new business. Expect to spend 50-75% of time instructing classes initially; time spent instructing will decrease over time as the business and team grow. Instruct Classes - Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99. Teach cooking/baking skills related to the class menu and ensure customer satisfaction. Serve as a positive role model and learn all aspects of event operations during training. Customer Service - Ensure all clients have a great experience Human Resources - Assist in hiring, training, managing, scheduling, and developing the employee team. Act as emergency substitute if an employee cannot attend a shift. Operations - Ensure policies, systems, and laws are followed; ensure classes, staff, and facilities meet standards. Improve and streamline systems for efficiency. Admin/Sales - Respond to sales inquiries and bookings to meet client needs and sales goals. Facility - Maintain high cleanliness and branding standards in the kitchen. Qualifications
Great leader capable of recruiting and training staff and maintaining a motivated team Comfortable with a range of cooking techniques. Formal culinary education or equivalent experience a plus Experience working with people of all ages Experience working in an events business 1-3 years experience in a management position Strong customer service skills. A business or management degree is a plus Must enjoy the atmosphere of a small business Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Entertainment Providers
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General Manager & Lead Cooking Teacher role at Taste Buds Kitchen. Taste Buds Kitchen provides culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips. Adults enjoy BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our programs are entertaining and educational, and we strive to engage and delight our guests. Benefits
Competitive pay Paid Time Off Employee discounts Free uniforms Job Description
We are looking for a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to play a critical role in the success of Taste Buds Kitchen. You will have the skills and experience to teach our cooking classes, manage day-to-day operations and staff in our Kitchen, create an exceptional client experience, and be a natural leader. This is the perfect opportunity to interact with clients daily to create a supportive and meaningful community. Responsibilities
Open availability is required, including nights and weekends. Taste Buds Kitchen hosts events 7-days a week. Assist the owner in the setup and running of this new business. Expect to spend 50-75% of time instructing classes initially; time spent instructing will decrease over time as the business and team grow. Instruct Classes - Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99. Teach cooking/baking skills related to the class menu and ensure customer satisfaction. Serve as a positive role model and learn all aspects of event operations during training. Customer Service - Ensure all clients have a great experience Human Resources - Assist in hiring, training, managing, scheduling, and developing the employee team. Act as emergency substitute if an employee cannot attend a shift. Operations - Ensure policies, systems, and laws are followed; ensure classes, staff, and facilities meet standards. Improve and streamline systems for efficiency. Admin/Sales - Respond to sales inquiries and bookings to meet client needs and sales goals. Facility - Maintain high cleanliness and branding standards in the kitchen. Qualifications
Great leader capable of recruiting and training staff and maintaining a motivated team Comfortable with a range of cooking techniques. Formal culinary education or equivalent experience a plus Experience working with people of all ages Experience working in an events business 1-3 years experience in a management position Strong customer service skills. A business or management degree is a plus Must enjoy the atmosphere of a small business Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Entertainment Providers
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