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Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Mollie Stone's MarketsMill Valley, CA, US
1 day ago
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  • Full-time
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Job description

About Us :

  • Proudly serving our San Francisco Bay Area communities since 1986, Mollie Stone’s Markets is a local, family-owned grocery store chain. With over 38 years of exemplary performance, Mollie Stone’s Markets continues to make a difference in people’s lives through food.
  • We succeed in the industry by ensuring we deliver a large variety of exciting and quality products in an attractive and positive environment.
  • Our roots remain in healthy, natural and specialty foods.
  • Mollie Stone’s Buyers work closely with local producers around the greater Bay Area to bring high quality products to every aisle.
  • Our goal is to surprise and delight our customers.
  • We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, and we are proud to offer competitive wages, paid time off, physical and mental health benefits, 401(k) or pension plan, as well as career training programs through our professional partnerships.
  • As a local, f amily owned and operated business, we are grateful to our customers as they support our vision, which allows us to care for our employees by making a difference in their lives.

About the Role :

  • A family-owned gourmet market offering both organic & conventional groceries, grab and go, deli foods, wine, beer & spirits seeks an Executive Chef.
  • This is a Corporate position responsible for overseeing the culinary teams of multiple locations and their food preparation process in the Prepared Foods counter and Grab and Go case.
  • The Executive Chef will oversee the creation of recipes, food costing, and training for the Prepared Foods program.
  • The Executive Chef will drive innovation and menu development while also leading culinary store leaders to excellence.
  • The elevated Prepared food program will cater and appeal to store customers, and drive sales to this growing department.
  • This role requires ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times.

    • Essential Functions :

  • Supervises production for all Prepared Foods venues.
  • Ensures that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation meet all health and company standards.
  • Maintains high productivity levels and ensures that kitchen schedules are kept within budget.
  • Ensures that production is done using the correct tools, measurements, and that all recipes are followed consistently.
  • Responsible for the catering production.
  • Minimizes waste and spoilage, keeps appropriate records and documents, and meets all related targets.
  • Provides outstanding customer service, leads by example, addresses needs of customers in a timely and effective manner.
  • Models suggestive upselling techniques Responsible for hiring, training, retaining and motivating Kitchen Staff.
  • Maximizes sales potential across all Mollie Stone’s Markets through effective and proper procedures for prepping, storing, rotating, stocking, and merchandising product.

    • Follows and complies, as well as ensures of team’s compliance, with established procedures including but not limited to :

  • Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
  • Maintains and ensures maintenance of a clean and sanitary working and shopping environment.
  • Maintains equipment in accordance with cleanliness and food safety standards; ensures walk-ins and freezers are clean and organized.
  • Performs opening, mid, and closing duties as assigned; ensures accuracy of signs and pricing.
  • Immediately reports safety hazards and violations.
  • Responsible for SOP development and implementation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Corporate Leadership.

    • Minimum Qualifications :

  • Ten years' experience managing staff and operations across multiple grocery locations.
  • Min of five (5) years of Executive Chef experience in full-service restaurants, hospitality, or grocery culinary departments.
  • Knowledge and handling experience with a variety of dietary foods.
  • Background in food retail / grocery is critical.
  • Training and Development experience.
  • MS Office experience, including Word, Excel, Power Point.
  • Experience with Food Management Software.

    • Competencies :

  • Strong understanding and ability to implement processes / systems and structures.
  • Effective, positive and professional communication skills.
  • Strong financial acumen.
  • Reliability and Integrity.
  • Professional appearance and behavior.
  • Ability to work on a flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends, and some holidays.
  • A demonstrated passion for food.
  • Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Strong ability to cooperate and work collaboratively towards solutions, individually and as a team.
  • Ability to multitask and adjust to competing priorities.
  • Ability to hold self and others accountable for high-quality, timely and effective results.
  • Ability to stay organized under pressure in high-volume, dynamic environment.

    • Physical Requirements :

  • Lifting : min. of 50 lbs.

    • Standing :

  • Up to 8 hours per day.

    • Seating :

  • Up to 1 hour per day Walking : Up to 8 hours per day Reaching : Up to 6 hours per day.                Supervisory Responsibility : All Kitchen Chef’s.

    • Travel Requirements :

  • Travel as needed (75-100%) around the SF Bay area.
  • Travel between stores and corporate office.

    • Compensation & Benefits :

  • Competitive Salary Medical and full Dental and Vision Benefits Retirement 401(k) Plan Profit Sharing Dynamic and exciting work environment.

    • PTO :

  • Vacation, Sick, Personal Days and Paid holidays.

    • Pay scale :

  • $90k to $110k Other Duties : Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
  • Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.   Mollie Stone’s Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer   Powered by JazzHR
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