Cooking Class Instructor

What do Chef Instructors do at Tablespoon?

Tablespoon's Chef Instructors lead our guests through hands-on cooking classes and private events. This is a customer-facing role where you will teach our guests throughout the cooking class, provide help to ensure that their food comes out great, and engage to make sure each guest is having a wonderful time. You'll need to be comfortable wearing a microphone, speaking in front of an audience and commanding a room while also creating a welcoming and fun environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the class/event to Tablespoon's standards
• Set up for classes and events (putting out equipment, ingredients, setting up stations)
• Absorb guests during arrival to class
• Lead engaging and energetic hands-on demonstrations for the three hour class
• Wear a microphone, speak in front of an audience, provide instructions and command the room
• Share passion and knowledge of food with others
• Teach guests about classic cooking techniques and ingredients and equipment selection
• Create a fun and inviting atmosphere where all guests feel welcome, taken care of and are having fun
• Absorb guests with anything they need during class such as beverages, ingredients, cooking assistance, etc.
• Interact with guests and create a personal connection with each guest
• Clean up, break down kitchen and do dishes after the class or event

Job Requirements

• Culinary school degree and/or restaurant and cooking experience
• Possess and exhibit the drive to provide exceptional customer service
• Exhibit professionalism when talking with guests and communicating information
• Ability to engage an audience to ensure all guests feel comfortable cooking
• Ability to provide thorough instructions and communicate effectively with guests during class
• Comfortable using technology such as email, Google Drive, Slack and other apps
• Ability to think quick, change with the environment and work with a team
• Up-to-date with food and beverage trends and best practices
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently
• Arrive on-time and ready for all shifts
• Have a working knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation procedures
• Guest-oriented and service-minded
• Excellent verbal and written communication

Successful Candidates will have the following Personal Characteristics:

• Love of food and cooking
• Passionate about great food and great service
• Enthusiasm for teaching others
• Comfortable speaking and engaging in group environments
• Professional, punctual and articulate
• Well organized and able to multitask
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of integrity and honesty
• Able to effectively manage their emotions in the workplace
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• High energy and enthusiasm

Physical Requirements

• Bending, stooping, walking and standing for long periods of time
• Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Able to go up or down stairs multiple times per day (storage is in the basement)

Availability Requirements

• 7-14 hours per week (1-2 shifts)
• Evenings from around 3:30pm-9:30pm
• Weekends required