Executive Chef, Commissary & Deli Leadership

Herbology Cannabis Co.; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Piazza's Fine Foods is seeking a Corporate Chef to lead our Commissary Kitchen and Deli operations across multiple CA locations. You will drive culinary innovation, production standards, cost control, and sales growth while ensuring food safety and brand quality.

You will collaborate with Store Leadership, Deli Managers, Kitchen Staff, HR, and vendors to deliver high-quality prepared foods and continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training.
• Minimum five years of leadership in high-volume food production or grocery ops.
• Experience leading multiple departments or locations.
• Strong budgeting, labor, inventory, and margin management.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to travel between locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate kitchen and deli operations across locations.
• Develop recipes, standardize production, and ensure quality and cost control.
• Oversee budgeting, labor, food cost, and inventory management.
• Drive sales growth and menu innovation while maintaining food safety.
• Coach and develop Kitchen and Deli leadership teams.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Food safety knowledge

ServSafe certified

Operations management

People development

Data/reporting experience

Travel readiness

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

BRdata

Analytics tools

Job description

Piazza's Fine Foods is seeking a Corporate Chef to lead our Commissary Kitchen and Deli operations across multiple CA locations. You will drive culinary innovation, production standards, cost control, and sales growth while ensuring food safety and brand quality.

You will collaborate with Store Leadership, Deli Managers, Kitchen Staff, HR, and vendors to deliver high-quality prepared foods and continuous improvement across the organization.