Chef Instructor, Savory - San Antonio, TX

Job summary

As a Chef Instructor Savory at Sur La Table you are the in-store expert and advocate for all things savory cooking.
You deliver bestincenter service by sharing specialized knowledge in culinary techniques cooking fundamentals and personalized instruction that supports all company initiatives.

Responsibilities

Customer Experience Brand Representation Represent Sur La Tables brand and culture by creating memorable educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty. Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences focused on savory classes while following provided recipes game plans to ensure consistency quality Communicate technical concepts flavors or odors to identify specific tastes scents using tongue or nose Maintains expertise by staying current products actively engaging training independently seeking resources Sales Business Performance Drive sales upholding kitchen standards encouraging second class sign-ups promoting retail items used featured class Consistently meet exceed culinary program goals delivering exceptional classes driving customer engagement sales Operation Compliance Ensure compliance food safety standards local health codes sanitation regulations Properly handle tools ingredients equipment maintain safe efficient work environment Maintain accurate inventory levels minimize shrink control supply expenses Model consistent adherence Sur La Table policies standard operating procedures (SOPs) Physical Requirements Ability communicate verbally work cooperatively associates customers Remain standing hours time Move about store directing participants selling customers retrieving merchandise stockroom floor Accurately perceive differentiate variations intensity quality flavors odors identify specific tastes scents using tongue nose Grab reach push pull bend stoop kneel crouch demonstrate retrieve replenish merchandise equipment Use hands seize hold grasp turn chop whisk slice stir juice demonstrate techniques Lift move merchandise weighing lbs Ascend descend ladders retrieve move merchandise Operate computer POS system keyboards scanners mouse accomplish work Regular predictable attendance flexible schedule nights weekends holidays Work variable kitchen environment including open flames hot surfaces temperature variations food allergens physical airborne Qualifications Experience Must be years age employment Degree culinary arts preferred candidates extensive experience demonstrated technical proficiency considered formal education Valid Food Manager Certification Excellent communication problem-solving decision-making abilities Passion community engagement providing exceptional customer experiences This job description represents summary not exhaustive comprehensive list possible responsibilities tasks duties Responsibilities tasks duties jobholder might differ outlined job description other duties assigned part job This job description not employment agreement contract Sur La Table exclusive right alter this job description time notice CSC family brands provides equal employment opportunities employees applicants prohibits discrimination harassment type regard race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity expression characteristic protected federal provincial state local laws We may use artificial intelligence AI tools support parts hiring process reviewing applications analyzing resumes assessing responses these tools assist recruitment team but do not replace human judgment Final hiring decisions ultimately made humans If would like more information your data processed please contact Washington state applicants only If believe that this job posting does comply applicable Washington state law notify us sending email It unlawful Massachusetts require administer lie-detector test condition employment continued employment employer who violates law shall subject criminal penalties civil liability The CSC family brands committed providing reasonable accommodations qualified individuals disabilities application procedures need assistance accommodation due disability please contact

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