Food Operations Manager

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

Job Description:

Culinary Excellence and Leadership

As a key member of the Whole Foods Market team, the Chef de Partie role is responsible for driving culinary excellence and hospitality experience on the Retail Floor. This ATL level leadership position focuses on expediting and executing operational SOPs, merchandising standards, in-stock levels, core menu implementations, sales-driving initiatives, promotions, and Prime Deals for various Prepared Foods venues.

The Chef de Partie will lead and elevate Culinary operational excellence by being a champion for food quality and promoting a Passion for Food culture in the front and back of the house. They will consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals, demonstrating advanced product knowledge and awareness of industry trends, products, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

--- Drive and elevate Culinary operational excellence
--- Promote a Passion for Food culture
--- Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals
--- Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and awareness of industry trends

Food Production and Quality

The Chef de Partie will manage and expedite production within Prepared Foods to ensure quality, presentation, and food safety are maintained daily at the highest levels. They will communicate and execute operational and store process SOPs and regional merchandising standards for all culinary programs. This includes ensuring integrity of all menu implementations and planograms, monitoring and maintaining in-stock levels, and executing all Prime deals, promotions, and sales-driving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

--- Manage and expedite production within Prepared Foods
--- Communicate and execute operational and store process SOPs
--- Ensure integrity of all menu implementations and planograms
--- Monitor and maintain in-stock levels

Hospitality and Service

The Chef de Partie will lead by example in promoting hospitality to all Whole Foods Market guests. They will serve as a culinary ambassador and elevate guests' in-store experience, maintaining awareness of customer flows and needs and directing Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.

Key Responsibilities:

--- Lead by example in promoting hospitality
--- Serve as a culinary ambassador
--- Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs

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