- Company: Sur La Table
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Salary: Pay not listed
CSC Generation at a glance
CSC Generation (listed here as Cscgeneration-2) is a large consumer/home retail platform known for acquiring and operating brands. Coverage notes its scale as a major home-brand business and its deal activity, including the acquisition of outdoor retailer Backcountry from TSG (Business of Home; Shop Eat Surf Outdoor).
Resident Chef at Cscgeneration-2 in Cincinnati, Ohio
About the Role
At Sur La Table, a company with over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, you'll play a key role as a Resident Chef. This position is essential to driving high-performing culinary teams that inspire customers at every stage of their culinary journey. You will lead engaging cooking classes, foster an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team, and oversee the success of the in-store culinary program.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing team to meet business needs
- Lead, coach, and inspire associates to exceed performance expectations and uphold positive team culture
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and create development plans for individual and team growth
- Represent Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable customer experiences
Your Responsibilities
This role requires a blend of culinary talent, business acumen, and teaching skills to drive sales, enhance the best-in-center experience, and build a high-performing culinary team. Your responsibilities include:
- Leading engaging cooking classes that inspire customers
- Fostering an enthusiastic and knowledgeable team
- Overseeing the success of the in-store culinary program
- Driving sales through exceptional customer experiences
- Mentoring and retaining a high-performing team to meet business needs
- Leading, coaching, and inspiring associates to exceed performance expectations
- Conducting regular performance evaluations and creating development plans for individual and team growth
- Representing Sur La Table’s brand and culture by creating memorable customer experiences
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a Resident Chef with:
- A deep passion for cooking and teaching
- Strong leadership skills to mentor, coach, and inspire associates
- The ability to drive sales through exceptional customer experiences
- Business acumen to oversee the success of the in-store culinary program
- Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and retaining a high-performing team
- Excellent communication skills for representing Sur La Table’s brand and culture
- A commitment to creating memorable customer experiences
More About Cscgeneration-2
Cscgeneration-2 is dedicated to rolling up our sleeves and creating happiness through cooking and sharing good food. We are passionate about providing an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table, along with the culinary expertise and inspiration needed.
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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
Aggregated from public discussions and news; opinions are the authors’ own.
Working in Cincinnati, Ohio
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This Resident Chef role is on-site in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Ohio sits in the Midwest, bordering several states and Ontario across Lake Erie; it is among the more populous U.S. states by land area and population footprint (Wikipedia: Ohio). Expect a metro work base rather than remote work.
Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is the 34th-largest state by area, at 44,825 sq mi (116,100 km2), and the seventh-most populous state, with a population of nearly 11.9 m
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 187,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Ohio: 3.7% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Ohio: 7.2% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Ohio: $11.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Ohio: $61,709 — via FRED
Home prices in Ohio (year over year): +4.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Hamilton County: $70,816 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Hamilton County: 23 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Hamilton County: Drove Alone (71%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Hamilton County: 91% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby green space: 14 parks within 1.5km — closest is Piatt Park. via OpenStreetMap
Nearest public transit: 5th & Vine (bus stop, 50m). via OpenStreetMap
Nearby history: Building at 620-622 Vine Street, listed 2018 (43m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 65°F / low 43°F year-round (summers around 85°F, winters around 24°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Most walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,051/mo · $1,353/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 195m (640 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Build the skills for this role
No occupation or certification package was provided for this title. Prioritize kitchen leadership, food safety, menu costing, and high-volume prep for corporate or brand-facing service. Formal cert lists and costs are not available in the data.
- Walk through a full service day you owned end-to-end (prep → service → breakdown).
- Explain food-safety and allergen controls you enforce without a full kitchen brigade.
- Discuss costing and waste control for a fixed headcount or event cadence.
- Ask how CSC Generation’s Cincinnati site uses the Resident Chef (daily café vs. events).
Strong fit if you want hands-on culinary work inside a growth-oriented retail platform in Cincinnati, not a pure restaurant line. Thin public sentiment and no pay band mean you should probe culture, kitchen setup, and compensation directly in interviews.
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Listing facts
- Role Resident Chef
- Employer Sur La Table
- Location Cincinnati, Ohio
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 30, 2026
- Apply by August 30, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (382 words)
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