Chef De Partie
The Chef De Partie role is a leadership position in Prepared Foods focused on driving culinary excellence and hospitality experience on the Retail Floor. The CDP is a Retail Floor Venue Lead responsible for expediting and executing operational SOPs, merchandising standards, in stock levels, core menu implementations, sales driving initiatives, promotions and Prime Deals for Chefs Case, Fresh Pack, Charcuterie, Rotisserie, Food and Soup Bars and In Line Service Venues (pizza, sandwich etc.).
Culinary Excellence, Culture and Leadership
- Drive 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
- Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals
- Demonstrate advanced product knowledge and awareness of industry trends, products and innovation
- Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale
- Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of competitors and industry trends
- Develop, mentor, motivate and train team members to sustain a high performance and strong retention
- Establish standards of service and serve as the voice and face of Prepared Foods
Food Production and Quality
Manage and expedite production within Prepared Foods [hot / soup / salad bars, chef's case, venues and fresh pack] to ensure quality, presentation and food safety are maintained daily at the highest levelsCommunicate and execute operational and store process SOPs and regional merchandising standards for all culinary programsEnsure integrity of all menu implementations and planogramsMonitor and maintain in-stock levelsExecute all Prime deals, promotions and sales driving initiativesBuild strong partnership and communication with store leadership and team buyerEstablish ownership of results, organize systematic approach to work and the ability to efficiently delegate responsibilitiesSet and achieve highest standards of retail executionPrioritize production lists for back of the houseEnsure highest standard levels and conditions for walk-insEnsure compliance for all signage and messagingOversee Prepared Foods catering order fulfillmentCoordinate regional culinary tasting eventsParticipate in inventory as neededHospitality and Service
Lead by example in promoting hospitality to all Whole Foods Market guestsServe as culinary ambassador and elevate guests' in-store experienceMaintain awareness of customer flows and needs; direct team members as necessary to satisfy and delight customersPartners and Collaborators
This role will report directly to our Prepared Foods Team Leader and work in partnership with store leadership and regional culinary teams. The Chef De Partie will lead and earn trust from a team of leaders, supervisors and service and production team members.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Combined history (minimum 18 months) of professional hospitality / kitchen experience and culinary trainingAbility to teach and develop others in a constructive and positive mannerOrganized and systematic approach to work and the aptitude to prioritize efficiently and delegate responsibilitiesExcellent communication, interpersonal, motivational skills to build teams and customer relationshipsTrue passion for foodFood safety certification. If not currently certified, will commit to completing certification within 6 months.Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as requiredStrong technology skills : Microsoft OfficeConsistent and punctualWorking Conditions
Standing and walking for extended periods of time, up to 8-10 hoursBending, stooping, twisting, squatting, reaching, climbing; may require use of laddersUnassisted heavy lifting and / or assisted lifting to 50 poundsPhysical dexterity; repetitive hand and arm motion single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pullingExposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicalsExposure and work in varying temperatures :90 degrees F
Ability to work in wet and dry conditionsAbility to use tools and equipment operational machineryIteration of dutiesAbility to travel for training purposes or other meetings as requiredThe wage range for this position is $19.05-$33.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site.
