117 - AJ's Fine Foods Executive Chef - 67th Avenue & Beardsley

Bashas'•Glendale, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION PURPOSE: As a member of the Bistro management team, the Executive Chef assists the AJ’s Bistro manager to effectively direct and supervise all activities of their department and its personnel to achieve merchandising, sales and customer service goals established for the department. The Executive Chef reports to the Bistro manager and communicates and works directly with the Bistro Manager and the Store Director.

Requirements

Trained chef
Culinary Degree/Certificate or 5 years' experience as Chef
Product sourcing experience
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
Strong business and financial acumen
Strong customer experience focus
Sales driven
Excellent communication skills employing a variety of styles including written, one on one, as well as speaking in front of a group
Ability to delegate tasks and develop team to accomplish shared goals and objectives
Values inclusion and collaboration with the entire team to make decisions and accomplish goals
Ability to lead team through change while being extremely agile
Basic office and computer skills
Organization and planning skills
Problem solving and conflict resolution
Social Media savvy

Responsibilities

Act as the store’s primary foodie
Assist in the curation of product assortment and procurement function for the Bistro
Develop recipes to produce gourmet food with healthy options in store
Develop menus for product offering and work with vendor partners in product/recipe development
Work in partnership with the Catering Director on menu planning, facilitating the production of catering menus that ensure profitability and company standards of food quality;
Ownership over food safety and sanitation in the Bistro
Educate guests and team members on products and recipes
Primary ordering and inventory management for the Bistro
Assist and drive the hiring process for the Bistro
Assist Bistro Manager with Training and development of the Bistro team
Assist Bistro Manager with scheduling responsibilities for the Bistro
Assist Bistro Manager with driving sales and profitability, while controlling shrink, labor, and other expenses
Continue to learn and self-develop to stay attune to current healthy eating and food trends
Ensure safe working environment for team members and guests; by complying with all policies and procedures
Own Bistro compliance with all state, county and local weights and measures guidelines