Lead Host Standards Manager

Benefits: 401(k) Competitive salary Flexible schedule At Taste Buds Kitchen, the Full-time Culinary Cooking Class Instructor hosts a variety of cooking classes for kids, families, and adults! We are looking for a high-energy individual who enjoys inspiring those around them to have fun in the Kitchen. The right candidate should have prior culinary management experience, a passion for the culinary arts, and the organizational skills required to plan and host cooking classes and events for people of all ages. What we offer: Competitive pay Plus tips! (some events do not allow for tips, but most do) Flexible Scheduling Social Events Employee Discounts Free T- Shirt Health Insurance 401K Matching Paid Time Off Full-Time Culinary Cooking Class Instructor Responsibilities: We host events seven days a week, we ask that you have open availability, including nights and weekends. Ability to understand, convey and manage corporate standards to our staff Operational oversight of staffing, shopping and general kitchen appearance and functionality Oversight and ability to organize and items that need to be prepared prior to events Instruct cooking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2-99 Engage and teach guests about various cooking/baking skills related to the class menu Create a friendly, energetic, and consistent experience for our guests Responsible for the success of the event from start to finish Interact with all guests to ensure customer satisfaction Manage and supervise a team of hosts and culinary assistants for events Set up before class and clean-up after Create a controlled, safe, and clean environment Provide first aid / CPR treatment if needed Full-Time On Call Culinary Cooking Class Instructor / Operational Standards Manager Qualifications: Self-starter who can work in a fast-paced environment and move quickly Passionate about understanding and implementation of corporate standards Experience with employee training and continuing education Natural curiosity and passion for food & culinary entertainment Upbeat personality with an infectious smile Eagerness to get your hands dirty Great communication skills with children and adults Confident with a range of cooking and baking techniques and speaking in front of a group with an amplified speaking voice At least one or more years of experience entertaining kids and/or adults Formal culinary education or relevant restaurant experience is required Formal teaching experience and training in education, childhood development, or related field is a plus Be able to stand for long periods of time and lift 45 pounds Be first aid/CPR certified Enjoy the atmosphere of a small business Who are we? 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. Interested? Apply today to learn more! Compensation: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour 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.

Location: Stanford, CA, US

Posted Date: 6/1/2025