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Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

Seeks opportunities to increase cooking class and retail sales and directs culinary employees to ... Sur La Table Core Competencies for Everyone: * Focus on the Customer: You inspire and delight your ...

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Do workers at Sur La Table get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
57% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does Sur La Table pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Sur La Table?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Sur La Table?

Most people don’t get paid time off from work.
80% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 42% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 4% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers at Sur La Table worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
54% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Sur La Table workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
36% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for Sur La Table workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Sur La Table?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
37% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do Sur La Table managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
46% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at Sur La Table spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
13% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Sur La Table?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
39% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is a Sur La Table job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
78% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Sur La Table feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Sur La Table get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Sur La Table?

Most people feel stressed here.
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Sur La Table enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
68% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at Sur La Table recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
54% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Sur La Table?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Sur La Table?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think Sur La Table’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
81% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Sur La Table is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Culinary Lead (Sur La Table)

CSC Generation

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

$18 - $22.75/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table - and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we're all here for the same reason - to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.
The Culinary Lead contributes to the success of a Sur La Table store by inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey. The Culinary Lead blends culinary talent, business acumen and teaching skills to support the Resident Chef in driving business results and the staffing and performance management of all culinary employees. The Culinary Lead reports to a Resident Chef.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Models and directs employees to ensure customer service standards are met.
  • Delivers and holds employees accountable for an exceptional cooking class experience at every class using recipes and game plans provided.
  • Contributes to an environment where employees are informed and capable by supporting and/or delivering training for all employees.
  • Maintains proper storage, prep and service procedures and maintains all equipment and workspaces to ensure sanitary conditions.
  • Ensures all food items are cooked and served at the correct temperature.
  • Models and ensures all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are communicated effectively to employees, maintained and consistently followed.
  • Provides coaching in the moment and performance feedback to culinary employees.
  • Seeks opportunities to increase cooking class and retail sales and directs culinary employees to execute sales plans.
  • Anticipates and solves problems by taking decisive action, follows up with the Resident Chef.
  • Stays informed by maintaining product knowledge, accesses available training and seeks out additional resources when necessary.
  • Ensures the accuracy and integrity of employee information including, but not limited to, Time and Attendance records and personal data.
  • Appropriately partners with Resident Chef, HQ Culinary Team, Human Resources and other departments as needed or necessary.
  • Demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills with employees, customers, field management and corporate office.
  • Ensures adherence to applicable wage and hour laws. Accurately records time worked according to SLT policy.
  • May handle, serve, and pour liquor, wine and beer and/or mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water and etc. in order to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned by Resident Chef.

Essential Functions
  • Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with employees and customers.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 3 hours at a time.
  • Ability to move about the work place coaching and directing employees and/or class participants or while selling to customers.
  • Ability to distinguish, with a degree of accuracy, differences or similarities in intensity or quality of flavors or odors, or recognizing particular flavors or odors using tongue or nose.
  • Ability to grab, reach, push, pull, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch in order to demonstrate, retrieve and/or replenish merchandise and/or cooking equipment.
  • Ability to use hands to seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise in order to chop, whisk, slice, stir, juice and/or demonstrate other techniques.
  • Ability to work a varied schedule in order to teach classes at different times of the day, week and year.
  • Ability to operate a computer, POS system, keyboards, merchandise scanners and mouse in order to accomplish work.
  • Regular and predictable attendance.
  • Ability to lift and/or move merchandise and/or kitchen equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.
  • Environmental conditions: working with an open flame and/or other heating units, and exposure to variation in kitchen temperature.

Experience and Required Qualifications
  • 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).
  • Demonstrated successful teaching and training experience.
  • Proven ability to drive sales and motivate teams.
  • Proven training and communication skills.
  • Proven leadership and financial management skills.

Sur La Table Core Competencies for Everyone:
  • Focus on the Customer: You inspire and delight your customers.
  • Be Genuine: Your communication style is respectful, effective and sincere.
  • Make the Right Call: You effectively blend knowledge, experience, wisdom & decisive action.
  • Take Ownership: You are committed, responsible and provide solutions.
  • Achieve Results: You meet and exceed goals and expectations.

Pay Range
  • $20.90 - $22.23 per hour

$20.90 - $22.23 an hour
This job description represents a summary of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Sur La Table has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Washington state applicants only: If you believe that this job posting does not comply with applicable Washington state law, please notify us by sending an email to [email protected].
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [email protected].
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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About CSC Generation

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CSC Generation is a multi-brand technology platform based in Merrillville, IN, United States. The organization operates in the retail sector and utilizes technology to save retail companies from going into bankruptcy, while also offering consumers the ability to lease their purchases. Founded by serial entrepreneur, Justin Yoshimura, CSC Generation has leveraged its proprietary technology and customer database to quickly revitalize distressed retail brands. The company's mission revolves around the concepts of reinvention and innovation as it aims to redefine traditional retail and direct-to-consumer models in today's digital age. Notably, the company has, to date, acquired several brands such as DirectBuy, Killion, and most notably, Z Gallerie, growing fast within the e-commerce sector.

Industry

Finance and insurance

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Merrillville, IN, US