Retail Culinary Director: Menu Innovation & Excellence

Chedraui USA; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chedraui USA is seeking an experienced Corporate Chef for its Retail Grocery Store Support Center in Commerce, California. This role requires the ability to drive culinary innovation and ensure quality and consistency across all supermarket locations.

The ideal candidate will hold a culinary degree, have 5–7 years of management experience in a commercial kitchen, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. The position offers a salary range of $130,000.00 to $140,000.00, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of commercial kitchen management experience in multi-unit retail or catering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including recipe writing.

Responsibilities

• Create scalable, high-margin recipes for prepared food programs.
• Coach Deli Managers and kitchen staff on culinary techniques.
• Enforce health, sanitation, and safety guidelines.

Skills

Culinary innovation

Menu development

Staff training

Cost control

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Chedraui USA is seeking an experienced Corporate Chef for its Retail Grocery Store Support Center in Commerce, California. This role requires the ability to drive culinary innovation and ensure quality and consistency across all supermarket locations.

The ideal candidate will hold a culinary degree, have 5–7 years of management experience in a commercial kitchen, and be bilingual in English and Spanish. The position offers a salary range of $130,000.00 to $140,000.00, commensurate with experience.