Culinary Lead

Position:
Culinary Lead

Company:
Sur La Table

Compensation:
$20.90 - $22.23 per hour

Location:
United States, Carlsbad, CA

Employment type:
Full Time

Work Arrangement:
On-site

Short Summary:
The Culinary Lead contributes to the success of a Sur La Table store by inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey, blending culinary talent, business acumen, and teaching skills to support the Resident Chef.

Responsibilities:
- Models and directs employees to ensure customer service standards are met.
- Delivers and holds employees accountable for an exceptional cooking class experience.
- Contributes to an informed environment by supporting and/or delivering training for all employees.
- Maintains proper storage, prep, and service procedures.
- Ensures all food items are cooked and served at the correct temperature.
- Provides coaching and performance feedback to culinary employees.
- Seeks opportunities to increase cooking class and retail sales.
- Stays informed by maintaining product knowledge and seeking additional resources.
- Ensures adherence to applicable wage and hour laws.

Requirement:
- 1-2 Years progressively responsible kitchen operations or kitchen management experience.
- Culinary degree or equivalent Sous Chef experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Valid Food Handlers / Food Managers Certification.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proven ability to drive sales and motivate teams.

Benefits:
- Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
- Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.