Executive Chef

3 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States Whole Foods Market Full time

The Executive Chef - Food Operations role is a leadership position at Whole Foods Market focused on driving culinary excellence and guest experience in Prepared Foods. This executive will lead the team responsible for expediting and executing operational SOPs, merchandising standards, in-stock levels, core menu implementations, sales-driving initiatives, promotions, and Prime Deals for Chefs Case, Fresh Pack, Charcuterie, Rotisserie, Food and Soup Bars, and In-Line Service Venues.

Culinary Excellence, Culture, and Leadership

This leader will champion food quality, promote 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.

  • 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 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 an exceptional level 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

This Executive Chef - Food Operations will manage and expedite production within Prepared Foods, ensuring quality, presentation, and food safety are maintained daily at the highest levels. They will communicate and execute operational and store process SOPs and regional merchandising standards for all culinary programs.

  • Manage and expedite production within Prepared Foods [hot/soup/salad bars, chef's case, venues, and fresh pack] 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.
  • Monitor and maintain in-stock levels, execute all Prime deals, promotions, and sales-driving initiatives.
  • Build strong partnerships and communication with store leadership and team Buyers.
  • Establish ownership of results, organize systematic approaches to work, and efficiently delegate responsibilities.
  • Prioritize production lists for the back of the house.
  • Ensure the highest standard levels and conditions for walk-ins.
  • Ensure compliance for all signage and messaging.
  • Oversee Prepared Foods catering order fulfillment.
  • Coordinate Regional culinary tasting events.
  • Participate in inventory as needed.
Hospitality and Service

This leader will lead by example in promoting hospitality to all Whole Foods Market guests, serving as a culinary ambassador, and elevating guests' in-store experiences.

  • Lead by example in promoting hospitality to all Whole Foods Market guests.
  • Serve as a culinary ambassador and elevate guests' in-store experiences.
  • Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs; direct Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a combined history (minimum 18 months) of professional hospitality/kitchen experience and culinary training. They must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, motivational skills, and be able to build teams and customer relationships.

  • 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, with the aptitude to prioritize efficiently and delegate responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills to build teams and customer relationships.
  • True passion for food.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
  • Strong technology skills: Microsoft Office.
  • Consistent and punctual.
Benefits

Whole Foods Market offers competitive salaries, including an estimated $23.79 hourly wage, commensurate with experience. The company provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, and access to other benefit programs.

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