Lead Chef de Cuisine — Balanced Hours & Perks

Nugget Market, Inc.; Little Reed Heights (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading wages

Zero premium health benefits

20% associate discount

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

Nugget Markets is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen team with a focus on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. This role emphasizes managing back-of-house operations, coordinating with the management team, and delivering exceptional ready-to-eat offerings in a high-energy retail setting.

The position requires formal culinary training or equivalent sous-chef experience in fine dining, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a passion for engaging with

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Formal culinary training and/or at least 3 years experience as a Sous Chef in a fine dining establishment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Outgoing, enthusiastic, and enjoys interacting with diverse guests and associates.

Responsibilities

• Managing the back-of-house operations and supporting the rest of the kitchen management team.
• Daily duties include preparing and promoting the store's ready-to-eat foods while maintaining consistency in food quality.
• Ensuring full stock levels in our deli cases; placing orders for product.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary and attractive work environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Team player

Guest interaction

Education

Formal culinary training

Tools

POS familiarity

Job description

Nugget Markets is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen team with a focus on quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. This role emphasizes managing back-of-house operations, coordinating with the management team, and delivering exceptional ready-to-eat offerings in a high-energy retail setting.

The position requires formal culinary training or equivalent sous-chef experience in fine dining, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a passion for engaging with