Seasonal Pastry Chef Instructor

Sur La Table is a renowned culinary destination with over 58 stores spread across the United States, recognized for its extensive and exceptional selection of high-quality kitchen goods. The company has established itself not only as a place to purchase top-tier culinary products but also as a hub for culinary education offering unparalleled cooking classes. Sur La Table's mission centers around fostering happiness through cooking and sharing delicious food, making it a beloved brand among cooking enthusiasts and professionals alike. With a commitment to delivering superior customer experiences and inspiring culinary creativity, Sur La Table creates an inviting environment where both novice cooks and seasoned chefs can enhance their skills and passion for cooking.

The role of a Seasonal Pastry Chef Instructor at Sur La Table is an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about baking and pastry arts. This role involves serving as the in-store expert on all things related to baking and pastry, leading customers through memorable, engaging, and educational classes. As a Seasonal Pastry Chef Instructor, you will help ignite a passion for baking by sharing your technical expertise, creativity, and love for pastry-making. Your classes will not only aim to educate but also to inspire participants, showcasing the art of baking while encouraging the use of essential baking equipment available in-store. Beyond teaching, this position plays a critical role in driving sales by promoting class enrollments and the retail items featured in sessions. You will be entrusted with maintaining Sur La Table's brand values through outstanding customer experiences, ensuring each class session is consistent, high-quality, and aligned with the company’s mission.

Additionally, as a Seasonal Pastry Chef Instructor, you will support store operations by assisting with class preparation and clean-up, maintaining inventory, and upholding food safety standards and health regulations. Flexibility in scheduling is required, as the role demands availability for nights, weekends, and holidays in order to meet class demands and support store events. The position offers a unique blend of creativity, instruction, customer engagement, and operational support, ideal for baking professionals who thrive in a dynamic retail and culinary education setting. Bringing technical proficiency, strong communication skills, and a dedication to excellence, the successful candidate will contribute noticeably to both the culinary programs at Sur La Table and the overall in-store experience for customers and team members alike.