- Company: Sur La Table
- Location: McLean, Virginia
- Salary: Pay not listed
CSC Generation at a glance
CSC Generation (listed here as Cscgeneration-2) appears in trade coverage as a large home-focused brand platform and tech operator. Recent reporting covers its scale in home retail and its acquisition of outdoor retailer Backcountry, including deal coverage from Business of Home, Shop Eat Surf Outdoor, and SGB Media.
Culinary Lead, FT - Cscgeneration-2 - McLean, Virginia
What This Role Involves
As a Culinary Lead at Sur La Table, you will inspire customers through every stage of their culinary journey by combining your expertise in cooking with business acumen and teaching skills. You’ll play a key role in the store’s success by supporting the culinary program, driving sales, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and building a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
- Support recruitment, training, and ongoing development of a high-performing team to meet the culinary business needs.
- Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations and maintain a positive team culture.
- Provide in-the-moment coaching and feedback to elevate performance and team engagement. Communicate performance issues directly to the General Manager/Store Manager.
- Create memorable, educational experiences that inspire repeat visits and customer loyalty by representing Sur La Table’s brand and culture.
Qualifications
Key qualifications include:
- Culinary expertise and teaching skills.
- Business acumen to drive sales and customer experience.
- Leadership and team development experience.
- A passion for cooking and sharing good food with others.
More About Cscgeneration-2
Cscgeneration-2, a subsidiary of Sur La Table, operates over 58 stores across the United States. With the largest avocational cooking program in the country, we offer an unparalleled selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table. Our mission is to create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.
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Recent news
- CSC Generation is a billion-dollar home brand. Why haven’t you heard of it? - Business of Home
- Backcountry Acquired by Tech Platform CSC Generation Enterprise - Shop Eat Surf Outdoor
- EXEC: Backcountry Sold as TSG Closes Deal with CSC Generation Enterprise - SGB Media Online
- Backcountry.com acquired by CSC Generation Enterprise - TownLift, Park City News
- One Kings Lane Employees Allege Pregnancy Discrimination Against CSC Generation - Business Insider
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Be ready to walk through how you lead a kitchen team under volume, enforce food-safety habits, and recover when service or production slips. Ask how this Culinary Lead role fits CSC Generation’s McLean site (hospitality vs. private dining vs. other food ops) and what success looks like in the first 90 days.
Strong fit if you already lead culinary teams end-to-end and want a full-time, on-site role in McLean supporting a multi-brand retail/tech platform environment. Thin public role detail means culture and kitchen scope should be confirmed in interview.
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Listing facts
- Role Culinary Lead, FT
- Employer Sur La Table
- Location McLean, Virginia
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 29, 2026
- Apply by August 28, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (257 words)
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