2h ago

Resident Chef

Naperville, IL

$55k-$62k / year

full-timeRetail / Culinary

💼 About This Role

You'll lead cooking classes and a culinary team at a national kitchenware retailer. Your core impact is driving sales through exceptional customer experiences and team development. This role blends culinary talent, business acumen, and teaching skills.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing culinary and retail team.
  • Lead engaging cooking classes and ensure quality execution.
  • Drive sales growth through culinary programs and retail strategies.
  • Manage daily operations, inventory, and compliance with food safety standards.

📋 Requirements

  • 1-2 years experience as a culinary instructor.
  • 3-4 years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience.
  • Valid Food Manager Certification.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Culinary degree strongly preferred.
  • Proven track record of achieving sales goals.
  • Experience motivating high-performing sales teams.

🚩 Heads Up

  • Workweeks expected between 46-48 hours (excessive for full-time).
  • Role mixes culinary instruction, retail management, and operations (potential overload).
  • Physical requirements include standing up to 5 hours and lifting 50 lbs (not explicitly listed as requirement but noted).
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