Showroom Chef
Northeast Ohio's fastest growing appliance retailer is looking for an experienced chef to become a team member at our premier Twinsburg location. Specializing in luxury brands such as SubZero, Thermador, Monogram as well as a vast assortment of main line brands, our Twinsburg location is a perfect setting for a resident chef who enjoys building their audience, content creation, building relationships and creating customers for life. You will work out of a newly designed teaching kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances and be a part of something bigger than yourself where change is embraced for continuous growth.
The Showroom Chef will contribute to the success of our Twinsburg location by inspiring customers on all points of their culinary journey. They will blend their culinary talent, teaching skills and creativity to drive engagement, while reporting directly to the Marketing Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Delivers exceptional experiences at every cooking class using recipes that are easy for customers to follow, utilizing ingredients that are easily sourced.
- Manages the complete operations of the test kitchen. Maintains proper storage, prep and service procedures and maintains all equipment and workspaces to ensure that the working showroom is in immaculate condition.
- Represents Home Appliance in the community by building relationships with local businesses, restaurants and customers to develop new class content.
- Must have experience in a teaching environment, while also creating content for public consumption through social media.
- Seeks opportunities to increase cooking class and retail sales.
- Ability to keep a record of all expenses and receipts.
- Stays informed by learning the features and benefits of the products in our showroom, accesses available training and seeks out additional resources when necessary.
- Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills with employees and customers.
- Enjoys developing, planning and executing creative class programs and marketing events.
- May handle, serve, and pour liquor, wine and beer and/or mix ingredients, such as liquor, soda, water etc. to prepare cocktails and other drinks.
Requirements:
- 3 - 5 Years of progressively responsible kitchen management experience.
- Culinary degree or equivalent Sous Chef experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proven training and communication skills.
- Proven leadership and financial management skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Why us:
- We were voted BEST OF THE BEST for 17 years straight by Medina Gazette readers for the Best Place to purchase appliances
- We want only the best and will invest in your growth
- We are the only Northeast Ohio company that offers the entire customer experience, including sales, service, installation, delivery and parts
- Growing organization provides multiple opportunities for advancement
- We reward positive results and outstanding customer service practices
- No long hours or holidays
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
