Culinary Expert

**Company Description**
At Winning Group, we pride ourselves on being more than just a run-of-the-mill retail company. We are an award winning experience company, driven by people, science, and our mandate to leave the world a better place. As a fourth-generation, family-owned Australian business, we’re set apart from our competitors by our innovative logistics, technology and luxury retail services. Our brand encompasses a diverse range of entities, including Winning Appliances, Appliances Online, Winning Services, Home Clearance, Rogerseller, and Ora, all of which are committed to delivering excellence to our valued customers.

Reporting to the Store Manager and/or Assistant Store Manager the main purpose of this role is to deliver outstanding customer service by utilizing the Winning Working Kitchen to demonstrate the many different features of all the major kitchen appliances through hands-on cooking demonstrations.
- Activation of Winning appliances demonstration kitchens throughout ACT.
- 2-hour hands-on cooking classes that focus on a brand or technology.
- Working with National culinary manager in preparation and publishing of technology based recipes.
- Manage weekly grocery orders for cooking demonstrations and ensure orders are within budget.
- Management and support of Culinary Program and customer enquiries.
- Recipe development, testing, shooting and filming (if required).
- On-screen presenting for culinary and marketing support.
- Catering for supplier, company, private and ad hoc events.
- Demonstration of brands and appliances plus answering queries and offering advice regarding kitchen appliance operation and cooking methods.
- Barista and hosting duties.
- Staff lunches on weekends.
- Staff training and demonstrations.
- Provide great customer service to customers.
- Engage with management to help conceptualize on brand Winning's Culinary events for key events such as new store launches and flagship store events.

**Qualifications**
- Food Safety Certificate.
- Current NSW Driving license and registered vehicle.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Outstanding Customer Service skills.
- The ability to multitask and work/cook under pressure.
- Excellent personal presentation and grooming.
- A passion for cooking and entertaining.
- Previous demonstrator experience is preferred.
- Professional presentation and grooming.

**Additional Information**
- Permanent full-time position.
- Tuesday - Saturday.
- Kingston, ACT offers a range of facilities for workers, including commercial spaces, retail and dining options, fitness and recreation facilities, convenient public transportation, proximity to government offices and institutions, and cultural and entertainment options.

**Benefits**
- Exciting career advancement opportunities await as we are a rapidly growing company that values promoting from within our talented team
- Our in-house Training Academy provides ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that our employees have the chance to enhance their skills and knowledge. We also conduct annual growth and development reviews for all our team members.
- Enjoy generous discounts on our whitegoods and homewares range, which features cutting-edge brands from the world's industry leaders.
- Experience Winning Perks with exclusive discounts, deals, and savings on a diverse array of products and services. From retail and dining to travel, entertainment, wellness, gym and more.

**Culture**

At Winning, we take immense pride in creating an environment where you can truly flourish. Our culture is more than just words on a page; it's the heart and soul of everything we do. We value open communication, collaboration, and diversity. We embrace the unique perspectives and backgrounds that each team member brings because we believe it's the key to our success.

We also understand the importance of work-life balance in fostering happiness and productivity. That's why we prioritise it, ensuring you have the flexibility to thrive both personally and professionally. We're not just interested in your present success; we're invested in your future growth. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, we provide the tools and opportunities for you to reach new heights.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Winning Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.