General Manager & Lead Cooking Instructor

San Antonio NorthSan Antonio, Texas

$45,000 - $55,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Alternate-schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$45,000-$55,000/year

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Career Development

Job Description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Training & development

Company Overview:

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 and corporate events. Our innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational! We always strive to engage and delight our guests. Taste Buds Kitchen -- San Antonio opens in July. General Manager role will begin in mid-June.

Benefits / Perks:

Base salary and performance bonus
Growth opportunity as the business scales
A creative, fun and high-energy work environment
The ability to truly run a business, not just manage shifts
Paid time off

Job Description:

We are looking for a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to play a critical role in the success of the first Taste Buds Kitchen in San Antonio! You will have the skills and experience to teach our cooking classes, manage the day-to-day operations and staff in our Kitchen, create an exceptional guest experience and be a natural leader. This is the perfect opportunity to interact with guests on a daily basis to create a supportive and meaningful community. You are the face of the studio!

Responsibilities:

Open availability is required, including nights and weekends. Taste Buds Kitchen hosts events 7 days a week.
This role will assist the owner in the setup and running of this new business. You can expect to spend 50%-75% of your time instructing classes initially. The time spent instructing classes will decrease over time as our business and our team grows.
Instruct Classes- Instruct cooking classes, camps and parties. Engage and teach guests about various cooking / baking skills related to the class menu. Turn every class into a memorable experience that drives repeat business. Be the perfect example and role model of what is expected of a Culinary Instructor. As part of your training, you will learn all aspects of event operations.
Customer Service- Ensure all clients have a great experience.
Human Resources- Lead, coach and schedule a high-energy team. Act as an emergency substitute if an employee cannot attend their shift.
Operations- Manage inventory, food prep and operational efficiency.
Sales- Drive revenue through bookings, upselling and event execution. Own and deliver against monthly revenue and profitability targets.
Facility- Maintain high cleanliness and brand standards in the kitchen.

Qualifications:

An engaging and fun personality
Great leader capable of recruiting and training staff as well as managing and maintaining a motivated team
Comfortable with a range of cooking techniques; formal culinary education or equivalent experience a plus
Experience working in an events, hospitality or experiential retail role
1-3 years experience in a management position
Strong customer service skills; a business or management degree is a plus
Must enjoy the atmosphere of a small business

What Success Looks Like:

We are looking for a rare combination: someone who can entertain a room and run a business. You will be successful when we see:

5-star event reviews with guests saying, "That was amazing! We're coming back."
Strong repeat bookings and private event conversions.
Monthly revenue targets met or exceeded
Fully staffed, trained and energized team

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

About Us

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.

Job Opportunities

We have incredible career opportunities in each of our growing Kitchen Studios nationwide, as well as our corporate office. Get involved in an exciting and growing company. We are always looking for dynamic talent to join our fun-loving and hard-working team! Perfect for culinary professionals, passionate foodies, teachers, managers, administrators, marketers and college and high school students alike.

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What pay range can candidates expect for this role at San Antonio North?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $45,000 and $55,000 per year.

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San Antonio North lists this position under the following employment categories:

Alternate-schedule
Full-time

What experience level is required for this role at San Antonio North?

San Antonio North is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.

What benefits are offered by San Antonio North for this role?

San Antonio North offers following benefits: Paid Vacation and Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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