Culinary Operations Manager

5 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States Whole Foods Market Full time
Culinary Excellence and Leadership

The Chef de Partie role is a key leadership position in Prepared Foods at Whole Foods Market, focused on driving culinary excellence and delivering exceptional hospitality experiences on the retail floor. As a Retail Floor Venue Lead, you will be responsible for expediting and executing operational SOPs, merchandising standards, and sales driving initiatives for various Prepared Foods venues, including Chefs Case, Fresh Pack, Charcuterie, Rotisserie, Food and Soup Bars, and In Line Service Venues.

Culinary Excellence
  • Drive and elevate culinary operational excellence by promoting a passion for food culture in the front and back of the house.
  • Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market's vision and goals.
  • Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and awareness of industry trends, products, and innovation.
Food Production and Quality
  • Manage and expedite production within Prepared Foods to ensure quality, presentation, and food safety are maintained daily at the highest levels.
  • Communicate and execute operational and store process SOPs and regional merchandising standards for all culinary programs.
  • Ensure integrity of all menu implementations and planograms.
Hospitality and Service
  • Lead by example in promoting hospitality to all Whole Foods Market guests.
  • Serve as a culinary ambassador and elevate guests' in-store experience.
  • Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs; direct Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.

This role will report directly to our Prepared Foods Team Leader and work in partnership with Store Leadership and Regional culinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a combined history of professional hospitality/kitchen experience and culinary training, with a passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.



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