061 - AJ's Fine Foods Executive Chef - Baseline & Val Vista

Raley's; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Retirement Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Store discount programs

Positive, supportive work environment

Job summary

Raley's in Mesa, AZ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Bistro team, develop menus, curate product offerings, and ensure high standards of food quality and profitability.

You will collaborate with the Catering Director on menu planning, manage food safety, and mentor staff while driving sales and controlling costs to meet company standards. This role requires strong leadership and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of kitchen teams.
• Ability to develop menus and recipes for gourmet/healthy options.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience with procurement and product assortment in a Bistro setting.

Responsibilities

• Act as the store's primary foodie and oversee Bistro operations.
• Assist in product assortment and procurement for the Bistro.
• Develop menus and recipes; work with vendors on product development.
• Collaborate with Catering Director on menu planning and catering profitability.
• Own food safety and sanitation in the Bistro.
• Educate guests and team on products and recipes.
• Manage ordering and inventory for the Bistro.
• Aid in hiring, training, and scheduling of Bistro staff.
• Drive sales and profitability while controlling shrink and labor.
• Ensure compliance with state and local guidelines.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

Menu planning

Food safety & sanitation

Vendor collaboration

Staff training & development

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Point of sale systems

Job description

Position Purpose:

As a member of the Bistro management team, the Executive Chef assists the AJ's Bistro Team Lead 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 Team Lead and communicates and works directly with the Bistro Team Lead and the Store Team Lead.

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

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly


• Retirement Benefits


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents


• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses


• Scholarship opportunities for continued education


• Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)


• Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community

Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.

Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period: Standing, Sitting, Lifting + Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.), Pushing, Keyboarding, Telephone Use, Walking, Bending

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