Culinary Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Brooklyn
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:As a Chef de Partie at Whole Foods Market, you will be responsible for driving culinary excellence and hospitality experience on the Retail Floor. You will lead a team of leaders, supervisors, and service and production team members, and work in partnership with Store Leadership and Regional culinary teams.Culinary Excellence:

• Drive and elevate culinary operational excellence by promoting a passion for food culture in the front and back of the house.
• Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals.
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and awareness of industry trends, products, and innovation.Food Production and Quality:
  • Manage and expedite production within Prepared Foods to ensure quality, presentation, and food safety are maintained daily at the highest levels.
  • Communicate and execute operational and store process SOPs and regional merchandising standards for all culinary programs.
  • Ensure integrity of all menu implementations and planograms.Hospitality and Service:
    • Lead by example in promoting hospitality to all Whole Foods Market guests.
    • Serve as a culinary ambassador and elevate guests' in-store experience.Requirements:
      • Combined history (minimum 18 months) of professional hospitality/kitchen experience and culinary training.
      • Ability to teach and develop others in a constructive and positive manner.
      • Organized and systematic approach to work and the aptitude to prioritize efficiently and delegate responsibilities.This role requires strong technology skills, excellent communication, interpersonal, and motivational skills to build teams and customer relationships. A true passion for food, food safety certification, and the ability to work a flexible schedule are also essential requirements.

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, East Brunswick , Culinary Team Leader, Hospitality & Tourism , Brooklyn, New Jersey