Culinary Lead (sur La Table)

Sur La Table

Costa Mesa, CA, US
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
1-2 years kitchen management experience
Valid food manager certification
Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand 4 hours
Sur La Table is seeking a Culinary Lead for their Costa Mesa, CA location, responsible for enhancing customer culinary experiences through teaching and leadership. The role involves managing a culinary team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving sales growth while maintaining compliance with food safety standards

Job Summary

  • This role combines culinary expertise, business acumen, and teaching skills to inspire customers and drive store success.
  • The Culinary Lead is responsible for recruiting, training, and coaching a high-performing team while delivering exceptional cooking class experiences.
  • Performance is measured by key metrics including second-class sign-ups, retail culinary product sales, and guest feedback through Google reviews.

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Sur La Table is seeking a Culinary Lead for their Costa Mesa, CA location, responsible for enhancing customer culinary experiences through teaching and leadership. The role involves managing a culinary team, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving sales growth while maintaining compliance with food safety standards.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 1-2 years kitchen management experience
  • Valid Food Manager Certification
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand 4 hours
  • Teach 3-4 cooking classes per week
  • Food safety and sanitation compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Degree in culinary arts preferred
  • Passion for community engagement
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with wine and beer service
  • Strong problem-solving abilities

Key Requirements

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Valid Food Manager Certification required
  • 1-2 years progressively responsible kitchen management experience
  • Culinary degree preferred or equivalent extensive experience

Work Rights

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