Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table) at CSC Generation Centennial, CO

Sur La Table is a leading retailer in the culinary space with over 50 store locations across the United States, renowned for offering an exclusive and premium selection of kitchenware, cookware, and tableware. The company also hosts the largest avocational cooking program in the U.S., providing unique opportunities for culinary education and engagement. Sur La Table is dedicated to creating happiness through cooking and sharing good food by blending product expertise with inspiring cooking experiences. They focus on customer interaction, digital growth, and delivering exceptional support behind the scenes to achieve business success. The company values a collaborative environment where all team members share the common goal of rolling up their sleeves and making cooking an enjoyable and enriching activity for customers.

The Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry role at Sur La Table in Centennial, CO, is a dynamic and engaging position that plays a vital part in the store's culinary and educational offerings. This role is responsible for inspiring customers throughout their culinary journey by teaching pastry and baking classes that align with Sur La Table's high standards of quality and customer experience. Reporting directly to the Resident Chef, the Seasonal Chef Instructor uses their culinary talent and instructional skills to deliver memorable cooking classes, support store sales, and promote the in-store class program.

This position requires someone with a passion for pastry arts and the ability to convey culinary knowledge effectively to diverse audiences. The Seasonal Chef Instructor works closely with the culinary team to ensure product knowledge is up to date and that all classes are presented with professionalism and enthusiasm. The role includes coaching and mentoring kitchen assistants, maintaining sanitary conditions, managing food preparation and presentation at optimum standards, and ensuring the cooking space is clean and organized.

Additionally, the Seasonal Chef Instructor helps drive retail and class sales by engaging with customers, motivating team members, and embodying Sur La Table's core values such as focusing on the customer, making the right calls, taking ownership, and achieving results. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to operate POS systems and other technology used in the store. Candidates must be at least 21 years old due to the potential handling of alcohol during classes.

This role offers an hourly wage in the range of $17.00 to $19.17, with employee discounts and 401K benefits available after 90 days of employment. It is a seasonal position that demands flexibility in scheduling to accommodate cooking classes at various times throughout the year. Sur La Table is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, fostering an inclusive workplace environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about pastry and cooking education to join a well-established culinary brand and grow their career while sharing their expertise and inspiring others.