Field Culinary Leader: Training, Menu & Travel

Vallarta Supermarkets; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets seeks a Culinary Field Chef to enhance field culinary operations across various foodservice programs. This role is vital in ensuring the execution of Vallarta standards while providing operational support and culinary expertise to Kitchen Managers and teams.

As the Culinary Field Chef, your responsibilities will include coaching staff, enforcing recipe adherence, and supporting training and new menu execution. You will spend approximately 80% of your time in field locations, ensuring guest satisfaction and consistency across all culinary initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in culinary or multi-unit operations leadership.
• Strong experience in foodservice operations and team development.
• Ability to train and lead in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary and operational support across all foodservice concepts.
• Coach and support Kitchen Managers on execution and standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary Operations Leadership

Foodservice Operations

Recipe Development

Team Development

Food Safety Compliance

Customer Service Excellence

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets seeks a Culinary Field Chef to enhance field culinary operations across various foodservice programs. This role is vital in ensuring the execution of Vallarta standards while providing operational support and culinary expertise to Kitchen Managers and teams.

As the Culinary Field Chef, your responsibilities will include coaching staff, enforcing recipe adherence, and supporting training and new menu execution. You will spend approximately 80% of your time in field locations, ensuring guest satisfaction and consistency across all culinary initiatives.