The Culinary Center of Kansas City
Location
Overland Park, KS | United States
Job description
The Culinary Center of Kansas City
Job Title: Class Coordinator
Location: 7920 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204
Type: Full-time, Salaried, 40 hours per week (flexible hours, but generally 9:00am to 5:00pm)
Company Overview:
We are passionate about the culinary arts! The Culinary Center of Kansas City, a beloved institution in downtown Overland Park, has been serving the community for 25 years. Our vision is to set the standard of excellence for interactive cooking experiences and culinary arts in the Midwest. We host over 500 cooking classes and 250 private interactive cooking parties each year for thousands of people, as well as private events, interactive cooking parties, and culinary team-building sessions for local companies, organizations, families, and friend groups.
Job Description:
The Culinary Center of Kansas City is looking for a collaborative and conscientious person to join our growing team to book and manage all of our culinary arts classes offered to the general public (“guests”). The Class Coordinator will play a pivotal role in collaborating with senior management, lead instructors, and our team of contractor chefs to develop and execute a dynamic schedule of cooking classes throughout the year.
This position carries significant responsibility because our classes for the general public are a critical driver of revenue. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized and enjoys a fast-paced environment in which he/she will interact and collaborate with a diverse range of personalities (our internal team, our guests, and our culinary arts educators) to bring our vision of creating exceptional culinary experiences to life. This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing company that values high-quality culinary experiences and exceptional customer service. The work environment provides latitude within which to work while at the same time providing mentoring and support every day by seasoned professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
● Work closely with senior management and lead instructor to determine overall strategy and goals for numbers and types of classes to be scheduled for any given period
● Collaborate with class instructors to create detailed ongoing class schedule
● Generate copy/visuals for each class, input into system, and communicate to internal team
● Work with instructors to generate class operational requirements (i.e. recipe book, equipment needs, class timeline, general class set-up, bar requirements) and communicate them to our front of house and back of house managers
● Monitor registration status of classes and work with management team to revise classes as needed to support successful execution and maintain total event and booking goals
● Work closely with instructors, chefs, and management to address any challenges and ensure successful class execution
● Act as gatekeeper for any revisions to class registration (guest additions / cancellations / moves) and provide exceptional guest service to address issues promptly
● Assist in preparation of class documents (e.g. recipe books, name tags, class roster)
● Complete administrative tasks after classes conclude to ensure that all documents are collected and instructors are paid and reimbursed correctly
● Assist in marketing and sales of classes when possible to drive guest registrations
Qualifications:
● Collaborative mindset and ability to work within a diverse team environment
● Ability to develop productive working relationships with diverse range of chef instructors
● Strong leadership and persuasion skills
● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
● Relentless focus on exceptional guest service
● Outstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
● Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment
● Strong computer skills and the capacity to learn and use a range of existing and new software platforms (e.g. WordPress, Microsoft 365, appointment booking platform)
● Previous experience in event planning/coordination, culinary education, restaurant operations, or a related field is a plus but not required
Benefits:
● Competitive salary
● Company provided Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
● 401k Plan
● Employee discounts on culinary products
● Chef-prepared lunches on-site daily
● Fun, engaging work environment within a well-established and beloved institution
How To Apply:
If you're enthusiastic about cooking and providing outstanding guest service, we encourage you to apply for the Class Coordinator at The Culinary Center of Kansas City. An applicant should spend time reviewing our website, especially the class schedule, to gain an understanding of our business prior to applying for this position. To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications for the role to [email protected].
Join us in creating exceptional culinary experiences and helping our guests enhance their at-home cooking adventures! The Culinary Center of Kansas City is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome diverse applicants to join our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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