Retail Executive Chef - High-Volume Food Service Lead

Cadient, LLC; Stanhope (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ShopRite in Stanhope, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Food Service Department. You will oversee culinary operations, ensure safety and quality, manage budgets, and direct a team of associates with emphasis on productivity and customer experience.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, 3+ years of leadership in a high-volume setting, and SERVSAFE certification. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Sciences preferred.
• Min 3 years managing associates in high-volume food operation; P&L experience.
• Culinary, seafood, and meat experience preferred.
• SERVSAFE certification required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all Food Service Department functions to achieve goals.
• Maintain department standards for safety, sanitation, and presentation.
• Manage inventory, vendor relations, and costs (COG, labor).
• Lead daily huddles, scheduling, and staff development.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and QA standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and address feedback.
• Operate within approved recipes and production times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Menu development

Culinary team leadership

Food safety

Inventory control

Pricing

SERVSAFE

Knife skills

Cooking methods

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts or Sciences preferred

3+ years managing associates in a high-volume food operation

P&L responsibility experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Register systems

Job description

ShopRite in Stanhope, NJ is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the Food Service Department. You will oversee culinary operations, ensure safety and quality, manage budgets, and direct a team of associates with emphasis on productivity and customer experience.

The role requires a culinary degree or equivalent, 3+ years of leadership in a high-volume setting, and SERVSAFE certification. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.