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Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation· Sur La Table Stores
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Hybrid (Westlake, OH)Part-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

In-store expert and advocate for baking and pastry arts, delivering pastry-focused classes and instruction to drive engagement and sales of bakeware and related products.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty.
  • Deliver an exceptional in-store culinary experience focused on pastry and baking classes that reflects Sur La Table’s passion for food, teaching, and high standards, while following recipes and game plans for consistency and quality.
  • Communicate technical concepts and advanced pastry skills in a clear, encouraging manner.
  • Maintain expertise by staying current on products, training, and independent learning.
  • Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards, encouraging second class sign-ups, and promoting retail items featured in class.
  • Deliver class revenue goals through high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates.
  • Meet or exceed culinary program goals by delivering exceptional classes that drive engagement and sales (KPIs: second-class sign-ups, retail culinary product sales, guest feedback).
  • Assist in setting up and breaking down classes (mise en place, prepping ingredients, cleaning workstations).
  • Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment; restock and organize kitchen supplies and tools.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards, health codes, sanitation regulations, and wage/hour laws.
  • Handle tools, ingredients, and equipment safely; maintain inventory and control costs.
  • May handle liquor, wine, and beer per state regulations and company policy.
  • Model adherence to all SLT policies and SOPs.

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Degree in culinary arts preferred, but extensive culinary experience and demonstrated technical proficiency considered in lieu of formal education.
  • 1-2 years of kitchen operations experience.
  • Valid Food Manager Certification.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Passion for community engagement and providing exceptional customer experiences.

Skills

Required:Pastry techniquesCustomer experience & communicationSales and upselling
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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