Seasonal Kitchen Assistant (Sur La Table) at CSC Generation

North Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, HospitalityIndustries

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

Responsibilities

  • Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty
  • Maintain expertise by staying current on products, actively engaging in available training, and independently seeking out additional resources
  • Ensure exceptional customer experience by leading a customer-focused, Guest Obsessed culture in both the kitchen and retail sales floor
  • Assist chefs with class execution that drives repeat visits and positive customer feedback
  • Deliver class revenue goals by ensuring high enrollment, positive reviews, and guest return rates
  • Consistently meet or exceed monthly sales goals, contributing to overall store revenue (measured by KPIs such as individual sales volume, average transaction value, and customer conversion rates)
  • Assist in setting up and breakdown of classes including organizing mise en place, prepping ingredients, and cleaning workstations
  • Clean and sanitize dishes and equipment promptly to ensure smooth kitchen operations
  • Assist with restocking, organizing, and maintaining kitchen supplies and tools to support overall store readiness
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards, local health codes, and sanitation regulations
  • Properly handle all tools, ingredients, and kitchen equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and control supply and culinary expenses
  • Handle liquor, wine, and beer in compliance with state and location alcohol regulations, company policies, including enforcing age restrictions
  • Ensure store safety and cleanliness, addressing any maintenance needs promptly
  • Adhere to applicable wage and hour laws and accurately record time worked according to SLT Policy
  • Model and ensure consistent adherence to all Sur La Table policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Skills

Customer Service
Cooking
Hospitality
Teamwork
Kitchen Maintenance
Sales Support
Brand Representation
Culinary Assistance

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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