Seasonal Chef Instructor, Pastry (Sur La Table) at CSC Generation

Naperville, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, CulinaryIndustries

Requirements

Expertise in pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and advanced pastry skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, encouragingly, and approachably
Current knowledge of products through active engagement in training and independent research
Compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, sanitation regulations, and alcohol handling policies (if applicable)

Responsibilities

Represent Sur La Table’s brand by creating memorable, educational pastry and baking class experiences that inspire repeat visits and loyalty
Deliver exceptional in-store culinary experiences following provided recipes and game plans for consistency and quality
Drive sales by upholding kitchen standards, encouraging second class sign-ups, and promoting retail items like bakeware, mixers, and decorating tools
Achieve class revenue goals through high enrollment, positive reviews, guest return rates, and KPIs such as second-class sign-ups and retail sales
Assist with class setup and breakdown, including mise en place, ingredient prep, cleaning workstations, dishes, and equipment
Restock, organize, and maintain kitchen supplies and tools for store readiness
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, inventory control, and expense management
Handle tools, ingredients, equipment safely; enforce age restrictions for alcohol if applicable
Maintain store safety, cleanliness, and address maintenance needs

Skills

Pastry Techniques

Baking Fundamentals

Culinary Instruction

Customer Service

Sales

Teaching

Recipe Execution

Product Knowledge

CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes struggling retail brands

About CSC Generation

CSC Generation specializes in acquiring and revitalizing struggling retail brands to make them profitable. The company identifies underperforming brands with potential and integrates them into its operating platform, which includes technology, skilled personnel, and efficient processes. This approach has allowed CSC Generation to successfully transform several well-known brands, such as DirectBuy and Sur La Table, into profitable ventures. The company generates revenue through the sales of products from its portfolio, which features over 325,000 items and attracts around 10 million monthly page views. Unlike many competitors, CSC Generation focuses on "unsexy" opportunities—brands that others might overlook but have significant turnaround potential. The goal of CSC Generation is to drive growth and profitability for the brands it acquires, ultimately enhancing the customer experience and increasing sales.

Merrillville, IndianaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$107.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ECompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition may lead to higher acquisition costs for CSC Generation.

Operational challenges in integrating new brands like Backcountry could affect performance.

Economic downturns could reduce consumer spending, impacting CSC's profitability.

Differentiation

CSC Generation specializes in acquiring and revitalizing struggling retail brands.

The company integrates brands into its platform to drive growth and profitability.

CSC Generation identifies 'unsexy' opportunities with significant potential for turnaround.

Upsides

CSC Generation's acquisition of Backcountry expands its consumer-centric brand portfolio.

The rise of AI-driven personalization can enhance CSC's customer engagement and conversion rates.

Direct-to-consumer models offer CSC increased profitability by cutting out intermediaries.

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