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Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation· Sur La Table – Stores
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Hybrid (North Bethesda, MD)Part-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Culinary Lead at Sur La Table to inspire customers through culinary expertise, business acumen, and teaching, supporting the culinary program, driving sales, and managing a high-performing culinary team to deliver the #bestincenter customer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Supports the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of a high-performing team to meet the culinary business needs.
  • Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations and uphold a positive team culture.
  • Provide in-the-moment coaching and feedback to elevate performance and team engagement. Communicate performance issues directly to the General Manager/Store Manager.
  • Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
  • Maintains expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources.
  • Ensures an outstanding cooking class experience in every session by following provided recipes and game plans while holding employees accountable for quality and execution.
  • Work with store leadership to increase foot traffic and store engagement through cooking classes and private events.
  • Ensure exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture in both the kitchen and retail sales floor.
  • Assist with driving sales growth by implementing strategies to enhance the culinary and retail business.
  • Analyze key performance metrics daily and leverage insights to optimize store performance.
  • Consistently meet or exceed culinary program goals by delivering exceptional classes that drive customer engagement and sales.
  • Adhere to food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations; properly handle tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment; maintain inventory and control expenses.
  • May handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with state regulations and company policies.
  • Ensure store safety and cleanliness; adhere to wage/hour laws; communicate SOPs to associates.
  • Effective time management to teach 3-4 classes per week and maintain flexible schedule.

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Degree in culinary arts preferred; extensive culinary experience considered in lieu of formal education.
  • 1-2 years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience.
  • Valid Food Manager Certification.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail systems preferred.

Skills

Required:Culinary leadershipCustomer experienceSales & KPI analysis

Benefits

  • $21.50 - $22.87 an hour
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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CSC Generation is the AI-native retail holding company. We modernize iconic brands with data, automation and our Genesis platform to build the future of Commerce AGI.

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