Field Culinary Leader: Training, Menu & Travel

Vallarta Supermarkets; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement for approved travel

Job summary

The Culinary Field Chef at Vallarta Supermarkets plays a vital role in supporting culinary operations and driving exceptional guest experiences. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of culinary and multi-unit operations experience, focusing on coaching Kitchen Managers and ensuring compliance with Vallarta's standards.

Responsibilities include providing hands-on support, training teams, conducting quality checks, and driving operational enhancements across various foodservice locations. A flexible work schedule with frequent travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in culinary, restaurant, or multi-unit operations leadership.
• Strong experience in foodservice operations and team development.
• Experience in recipe development or multi-unit support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary and operational support across all foodservice concepts.
• Coach and support Kitchen Managers on execution, standards, and guest service.
• Lead training and field execution of new menu items and programs.
• Support food cost control, inventory, and operational reporting.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Operational compliance

Guest service

Training

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Degree

Job description

The Culinary Field Chef at Vallarta Supermarkets plays a vital role in supporting culinary operations and driving exceptional guest experiences. This position requires a minimum of 5 years of culinary and multi-unit operations experience, focusing on coaching Kitchen Managers and ensuring compliance with Vallarta's standards.

Responsibilities include providing hands-on support, training teams, conducting quality checks, and driving operational enhancements across various foodservice locations. A flexible work schedule with frequent travel is expected.