Culinary Operations Manager

1 week ago

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Whole Foods Market Full time
Culinary Excellence and Leadership

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef de Partie to join our team at Whole Foods Market. As a key member of our Prepared Foods team, you will be responsible for driving culinary excellence and hospitality experience on the retail floor.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive and elevate culinary operational excellence by being a champion for food quality and promoting a passion for food culture in the front and back of the house.
  • Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals.
  • Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and awareness of industry trends, products, and innovation.
  • Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
  • Sustain exceptional levels of knowledge and awareness of competitors and industry trends.
  • Develop, mentor, motivate, and train Team Members to sustain a high performance and strong retention.
  • Establish standards of service and serve as the voice and face of Prepared Foods.

Food Production and Quality

You will be responsible for managing and expediting production within Prepared Foods to ensure quality, presentation, and food safety are maintained daily at the highest levels. This includes communicating and executing operational and store process SOPs and regional merchandising standards for all culinary programs.

Hospitality and Service

As a Chef de Partie, you will lead by example in promoting hospitality to all Whole Foods Market guests. You will serve as a culinary ambassador and elevate the guests' in-store experience. You will maintain awareness of customer flows and needs, directing Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.

Requirements

  • Combined history (minimum 18 months) of professional hospitality/kitchen experience and culinary training.
  • Ability to teach and develop others in a constructive and positive manner.
  • Organized and systematic approach to work and the aptitude to prioritize efficiently and delegate responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills to build teams and customer relationships.
  • True passion for food.
  • Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Strong technology skills: Microsoft Office.
  • Consistent and punctual.

Working Conditions

This role requires standing and walking for extended periods, up to 8-10 hours. You will also be required to bend, stoop, twist, squat, reach, and climb, and may need to use ladders. You will be exposed to FDA-approved cleaning chemicals and work in varying temperatures, including 90 degrees F. You will also be required to use tools and equipment, including operational machinery.

Benefits

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates. We offer competitive health benefits, access to Perkbox, and a range of other benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial health.

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