Cooking School Chef

Harmons is a well-established grocery store chain known for offering high-quality products, fresh ingredients, and exceptional customer service. The company prides itself on fostering a foodie culture and supporting home cooking through a variety of educational programs and quality culinary products. Located in Utah, Harmons has built a reputation as a community-focused grocery store that emphasizes quality, education, and a passion for food. The store is not only a destination for purchasing groceries but also a place where food enthusiasts come to learn and enhance their cooking skills through their Cooking School. Harmons continually works to provide customers with a rich and engaging shopping experience that goes beyond the typical grocery store visit.

This position for the Cooking School Manager at Harmons is a pivotal role designed to be a brand ambassador who cultivates and promotes a strong foodie culture within the community. The Cooking School Manager is responsible for managing the Cooking School department under the guidance of the Store Director, ensuring the department operates efficiently and maintains the company’s high standards. The role includes teaching customers recipes, cooking skills, and techniques using Harmons’ premium products, tools, and ingredients, transforming customers’ home cooking experiences. This position requires a dynamic individual who can effectively manage front-of-house operations, oversee staff, develop new recipes, and spearhead marketing initiatives to boost Cooking School performance and sales.

The salary for this full-time role is approximately $66,000 per year, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the position. The Cooking School Manager will deliver hands-on cooking demonstrations, lead chefs table classes, coordinate private events, and cater off-site banquets and special occasions. This role demands a high level of organization, multitasking, and customer service skills to foster a positive learning environment and enhance the overall customer experience. By working closely with the Cooking School Coordinator and supporting staff, the manager ensures the Cooking School maintains a clean and appealing appearance, meets safety and sanitation standards, and functions smoothly daily.

The ideal candidate for this role will be personable, approachable, and passionate about food and education, with a solid background in culinary arts and experience in catering and teaching. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively across diverse groups, manage budgets and inventory, interpret policies, and provide mentoring and feedback to team members. Harmons values integrity, positive attitudes, and mission-driven approaches, expecting the Cooking School Manager to reflect these traits while continuously driving product, customer, and personnel excellence.

In addition to operational responsibilities, the Cooking School Manager plays a critical role in enhancing Harmons’ community presence by organizing and participating in special events that highlight the brand’s culinary expertise. This includes developing recipes for both the Cooking School and broader store initiatives, contributing to the educational and marketing goals of Harmons. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the needs of the department and customer events. Harmons is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join their passionate team.