Executive Kitchen Leader: Menu & Operations Excellence

Joseph's Classic Market; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Personal Days

20% Employee Discount

Job summary

Joseph’s Classic Market is seeking an Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the prepared foods operation, ensuring precise recipe execution, quality standards, and guest satisfaction. You will drive culinary excellence from hot bar to catering and seasonal menus in a fast paced retail setting.

The role focuses on food safety, cost control, production planning, and cross‑department collaboration, with opportunities to shape menus and develop culinary talent within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in culinary/kitchen environments (preferably in retail or catering).
• Culinary degree or food service certificate preferred.
• ServSafe or food safety certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of all prepared foods including hot bar, grab‑and‑go, soups, salads, entrees, and catering.
• Ensure all recipes are followed accurately and consistently, maintaining quality standards.
• Maintain proper portioning, ingredient prep, cooking times, and food presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Operations

Food Safety

Staff Training

Menu Development

Education

Culinary degree

Food service certificate

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Joseph’s Classic Market is seeking an Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the prepared foods operation, ensuring precise recipe execution, quality standards, and guest satisfaction. You will drive culinary excellence from hot bar to catering and seasonal menus in a fast paced retail setting.

The role focuses on food safety, cost control, production planning, and cross‑department collaboration, with opportunities to shape menus and develop culinary talent within the company.