Gourmet Menu Architect & Kitchen Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Store discount

Fun work environment

Job summary

Raley's in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead AJ’s Bistro Team, directing menu development, food safety, inventory, and staff scheduling. You will collaborate with the Team Lead to optimize profitability and guest experience while maintaining high culinary standards.

Qualifications include strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a passion for healthy, gourmet options. This on-site role offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits within a supportive store environment.

Responsibilities

• An Executive Chef is a responsible, friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
• 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

Job description

Raley's in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead AJ’s Bistro Team, directing menu development, food safety, inventory, and staff scheduling. You will collaborate with the Team Lead to optimize profitability and guest experience while maintaining high culinary standards.

Qualifications include strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a passion for healthy, gourmet options. This on-site role offers competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits within a supportive store environment.