Seasonal Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table) at CSC Generation

Palo Alto, California, United States

CSC Generation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Hospitality, CulinaryIndustries

Requirements

  • Passion for cooking, hospitality, and teamwork
  • Ability to communicate verbally and work cooperatively with associates and customers
  • Physical ability to set up/break down classes, prep ingredients, clean workstations, handle dishes/equipment, restock supplies, and maintain kitchen environment
  • Knowledge of food safety standards, local health codes, sanitation regulations, and alcohol handling compliance (including age restrictions)
  • Adherence to wage/hour laws, company policies, and SOPs
  • Expertise in products through training and independent learning

Responsibilities

  • Represent Sur La Table’s brand by creating memorable, educational customer experiences to inspire repeat visits and loyalty
  • Maintain product expertise via training and additional resources
  • Lead a customer-focused culture in kitchen and retail areas for exceptional experiences
  • Assist chefs with class execution to drive repeat visits and positive feedback
  • Contribute to class revenue goals through high enrollment, reviews, and guest returns
  • Meet or exceed monthly sales goals (measured by sales volume, transaction value, conversion rates)
  • Assist in class setup/breakdown: organize mise en place, prep ingredients, clean workstations
  • Clean and sanitize dishes/equipment promptly
  • Restock, organize, and maintain kitchen supplies/tools
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, health codes, sanitation, and alcohol regulations
  • Handle tools, ingredients, equipment safely and efficiently
  • Maintain accurate inventory, minimize shrink, control expenses
  • Ensure store safety, cleanliness, and address maintenance needs
  • Accurately record time worked per policy
  • Model adherence to all company policies and SOPs

Skills

Cooking
Hospitality
Customer Service
Teamwork
Kitchen Organization
Sales Support
Guest Engagement
Brand Representation

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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