Cooking School Chef

$66,000 PER YEAR GENERAL PURPOSE:The primary purpose of this position is to be a Harmon’s brand ambassador, to build foodie culture by teaching customers the recipes, skills, and techniques they need to prepare meals at home using the high-quality products, tools, and ingredients Harmons sells. This position manages the Cooking School department under the direction of the Store Director.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Follows established departmental and store policies and proceduresManages the operations of the Cooking School department under the direction of the Store DirectorEnsures the Cooking School is clean, well-maintained, and meets company standards of appearanceWorks closely with the Cooking School Coordinator to oversee business and front-of-house operationsOversees, trains, and guides the Cooking School Instructor Sous ChefSets the pace of the Cooking School under the direction of the Store Director and the VP of MarketingDelivers excellent customer service while teaching hands-on demonstration, chefs table classes, hosting private events in the Cooking School, and catering on and off-site special events and banquetsDevelop recipes for use in the Cooking School and elsewhere within HarmonsWorks to continually improve Cooking School performance and salesEffectively markets and sells Harmons’ productsCompletes assigned tasks efficiently and in a timely mannerStays within inventory, budgeted projections, and contributes to the company’s gross profit goalsSets a professional and positive example to othersCommunicates effectively and works closely with the Cooking School CoordinatorCommunicates openly and frequently with Store DirectorEnsures company standards for safety, sanitation, and productivity are maintainedMARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Consistently prepares and submits requested reports regarding Cooking School performanceMentors, provides feedback, and completes necessary paperwork for Cooking School Instructor Sous Chef and Cooking School student internsPerforms other job-related duties as assignedNATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:Consistent and daily interaction with store associatesConsistent and daily interaction with customersTRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Desired knowledge, skills, and abilities:A 2-year college or technical school degree in culinary arts; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:Ability to multitask while teachingHave current TIPS Certification and Food Handler’s PermitPossess a wide range of knowledge in food, quality ingredients, food preparation, knife skills, cooking techniques, culinary sanitation and hygiene, kitchen safety, and food presentationIs approachable, personable, relaxed, and passionateExperience catering private events and medium to large scale banquetsAbility to prioritize tasks, maintain focus while multitasking, and balance friendliness with efficiencyAbility to interpret policies and proceduresPossess excellent organization and planning skillsMust possess solid communication skills, including verbal and listening skills in order to effectively and efficiently communicate with diverse groups of peopleAbility to professionally and appropriately handle conflictMust possess the ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for one’s own success as well as the success of your teamRequired to make logical, significant decisions using general, recognized skills and techniquesPossess integrity, a positive attitude, be mission-driven, and be self-directed with a demonstrated passion for Harmons mission, the Harmons Cooking School mission, and commitment to working collaborativelyContinually strives to be product minded, customer minded, personnel minded, detailed, consistent, and forward focusedAbility to work weekends, evenings, and holidaysPHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is generally performed in a safe and comfortable store environment with the possibility of frequent exposure to hot, cold, and wet conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform tasks requiring repetitive motion and eye, hand, and foot coordination; hear and respond to customer inquiries. Also requires standing, walking, and bending throughout the entire workday and the ability to maneuver heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds from location to location.