Lead Host Standards Manager

Taste Buds Kitchen - Palo Alto

Lead Host Standards Manager

Palo Alto, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    At Taste Buds Kitchen, the Full-time Culinary Cooking Class Instructor hosts a variety of cooking classes for kids, families, and adults! We are looking for a high-energy individual who enjoys inspiring those around them to have fun in the Kitchen. The right candidate should have prior culinary management experience, a passion for the culinary arts, and the organizational skills required to plan and host cooking classes and events for people of all ages.

    What we offer:

    Competitive pay

    Plus tips! (some events do not allow for tips, but most do)

    Flexible Scheduling

    Social Events

    Employee Discounts

    Free T- Shirt

    Health Insurance

    401K Matching

    Paid Time Off

    Full-Time Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Responsibilities:

    We host events seven days a week, we ask that you have open availability, including nights and weekends.

    Ability to understand, convey and manage corporate standards to our staff

    Operational oversight of staffing, shopping and general kitchen appearance and functionality

    Oversight and ability to organize and items that need to be prepared prior to events

    Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99

    Engage and teach guests about various cooking/baking skills related to the class menu

    Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests

    Responsible for the success of the event from start to finish

    Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction

    Manage and supervise a team of hosts and culinary assistants for events

    Set up before class and clean-up after

    Create a controlled, safe, and clean environment

    Provide first aid / CPR treatment if needed

    Full-Time On Call Culinary Cooking Class Instructor / Operational Standards Manager Qualifications:

    Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment and move quickly

    Passionate about understanding and implementation of corporate standards

    Experience with employee training and continuing education

    Natural curiosity and passion for food & culinary entertainment

    Upbeat personality with an infectious smile

    Eagerness to get your hands dirty

    Great communication skills with children and adults

    Confident with a range of cooking and baking techniques and speaking in front of a group with an amplified speaking voice

    At least one or more years of experience entertaining kids and/or adults

    Formal culinary education or relevant restaurant experience is required

    Formal teaching experience and training in education, childhood development, or related field is a plus

    Be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 45 pounds

    Be first aid/CPR certified

    Enjoy the atmosphere of a small business

    Who are we?

    Taste Buds Kitchen has taken the country by storm with a refreshingly simple concept. We provide culinary entertainment to kids, families, and adults in a fun, beautiful, and state-of-the-art Kitchen Studio. Kids ages 2 to teen love our hands-on cooking classes, camps, birthday parties, and field trips. Adults love our BYOB date night cooking classes, birthday parties, bachelorettes, showers, and corporate events. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! We always strive to engage and delight our guests.

    Interested? Apply today to learn more!