Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Retirement
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation bonus
• Vision insurance

Position Summary:

We are seeking a talented and visionary Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations within a dynamic grocery store environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scratch cooking, menu development, team leadership, and retail-ready food production. You will be responsible for overseeing all prepared foods, hot bar, deli, bakery collaborations, grab-and-go offerings, and seasonal culinary initiatives, ensuring quality, consistency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development & Innovation
  
  
  • Create seasonal, trend-driven menus for hot bar, salad bar, deli, and grab-and-go sections.

  • Develop recipes that are scalable, cost-effective, and meet dietary/lifestyle needs (e.g., vegan, gluten-free).

• Operational Leadership
  
  
  • Supervise all culinary operations, including food prep, presentation, sanitation, and service.

  • Train and manage kitchen staff, line cooks, and prep teams.

  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards (FDA, local health codes, HACCP).

• Cross-Department Collaboration
  
  
  • Partner with store managers, bakery, meat, and produce departments to drive culinary synergies.

  • Support marketing and in-store promotions with culinary events and sampling programs.

• Cost & Quality Control
  
  
  • Monitor food cost, labor cost, and shrink to meet or exceed department goals.

  • Maintain high-quality standards for ingredients, production, and presentation.

• Customer Engagement
  
  
  • Act as a culinary ambassador for the storeengage with customers and provide culinary advice and tastings.

  • Respond to customer feedback and adapt offerings accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or high-level Sous Chef, preferably in a retail or foodservice environment.

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience required.

• Strong knowledge of current food trends, global flavors, and special diets.

• Experience with cost control, inventory systems, and staff scheduling.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen setting.

• Flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

Job Tags

Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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