118 - AJ's Fine Foods Executive Chef - Thompson Peak

Bashas•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

An Executive Chef is a responsible, friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service. The Executive Chef will act as the store's primary foodie, assist in the curation of product assortment and procurement function for the Bistro, develop recipes for gourmet food with healthy options, and create menus for product offerings. This role involves working with vendor partners on product/recipe development, collaborating with the Catering Director on menu planning and profitability, and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. The Executive Chef will also be responsible for food safety and sanitation in the Bistro, educating guests and team members, primary ordering and inventory management, assisting with hiring, training, and development of the Bistro team, and supporting scheduling responsibilities. Additionally, this role will focus on driving sales and profitability while controlling expenses, staying current with food trends, ensuring a safe working environment, and maintaining compliance with weights and measures guidelines.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates: Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.
You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available
Rehires must be approved by an HRBP

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 Team Lead with Training and development of the Bistro team
Assist Bistro Team Lead with scheduling responsibilities for the Bistro
Assist Bistro Team Lead 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
All other duties as assigned