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Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table)
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Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table)
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Position Overview As a
Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry
at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for all things baking and pastry arts. You deliver #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, by sharing specialized knowledge in pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and personalized instruction that supports all company initiatives. The Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry plays a key role in inspiring a love for baking while driving sales of bakeware, mixers, and decorating tools through hands‑on pastry 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 an exceptional in‑store culinary experience focused on pastry and baking classes that reflects Sur La Table’s passion for food, teaching, and high standards, while following the provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality.
Communicate technical concepts and advanced pastry skills in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
Maintain 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).
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.
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.
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.
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Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table)
role at
CSC Generation
Position Overview As a
Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry
at Sur La Table, you are the in-store expert and advocate for all things baking and pastry arts. You deliver #bestincenter service, a company-wide standard for excellence in service, by sharing specialized knowledge in pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and personalized instruction that supports all company initiatives. The Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry plays a key role in inspiring a love for baking while driving sales of bakeware, mixers, and decorating tools through hands‑on pastry 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 an exceptional in‑store culinary experience focused on pastry and baking classes that reflects Sur La Table’s passion for food, teaching, and high standards, while following the provided recipes and game plans to ensure consistency and quality.
Communicate technical concepts and advanced pastry skills in a clear, encouraging, and approachable manner.
Maintain 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).
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.
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.
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.
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