Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $61,000.00 - $79,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
competitive salary
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k with match
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Alltown Fresh is a prominent part of Global Partners LP, a respected name in the energy sector with a rich history dating back to 1933. As a Fortune 500 company, Global Partners is deeply committed to fueling communities with responsibility and sustainability, driven by a culture of grit, passion, and purpose. This commitment extends to supporting its customers, guests, staff, and the broader community, fostering long-term relationships and shared value in all aspects of its operations. Alltown Fresh embodies this spirit by focusing on quality food service within its retail locations, aiming to offer exceptional culinary experiences that enhance the guest experience and community well-being.
The Chef position at Alltown Fresh offers a unique leadership opportunity within a dynamic and growing team. This role is critical to managing the kitchen operations and ensuring that all food and beverage services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating culinary team activities, managing compliance with health regulations, and maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of kitchen equipment and work areas. They will actively participate in recruiting and training kitchen staff, promote food safety best practices, and work closely with supervisors to develop new menu items that attract and satisfy customers.
This position demands a hands-on leader who can coach and inspire their team to perform at their best, adapt flexibly to staffing challenges, and maintain a positive guest experience even in high-pressure situations. Beyond the kitchen, the Chef plays a vital role in analyzing operational metrics such as food costs, inventory levels, and labor expenses to achieve profitability targets. Strategic planning based on these insights is essential to leverage the strengths of fresh food offerings and address any areas for improvement. The Chef will also oversee the execution of marketing strategies and provide ongoing communication and training to keep the culinary team aligned with current trends and company goals.
Employing a collaborative leadership style, the Chef will work closely with the General Manager on workforce management, including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, engagement, and performance reviews. Recognizing and rewarding team efforts is integral to building a motivated and high-performing kitchen staff. The role also expects the Chef to enforce all safety, security, quality, and operational policies rigorously, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. This comprehensive position not only requires technical culinary expertise but also strong managerial skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
With a competitive salary range of $61,000 to $79,000, this full-time position offers significant opportunities for career growth, professional development, and benefits. Alltown Fresh supports its employees with health and wellness programs, retirement plans with company matching, tuition reimbursement after six months of service, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. The hiring process is designed to be fair and transparent, welcoming candidates who bring passion and potential to the team. Global Partners LP is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute.
The Chef position at Alltown Fresh offers a unique leadership opportunity within a dynamic and growing team. This role is critical to managing the kitchen operations and ensuring that all food and beverage services meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating culinary team activities, managing compliance with health regulations, and maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of kitchen equipment and work areas. They will actively participate in recruiting and training kitchen staff, promote food safety best practices, and work closely with supervisors to develop new menu items that attract and satisfy customers.
This position demands a hands-on leader who can coach and inspire their team to perform at their best, adapt flexibly to staffing challenges, and maintain a positive guest experience even in high-pressure situations. Beyond the kitchen, the Chef plays a vital role in analyzing operational metrics such as food costs, inventory levels, and labor expenses to achieve profitability targets. Strategic planning based on these insights is essential to leverage the strengths of fresh food offerings and address any areas for improvement. The Chef will also oversee the execution of marketing strategies and provide ongoing communication and training to keep the culinary team aligned with current trends and company goals.
Employing a collaborative leadership style, the Chef will work closely with the General Manager on workforce management, including recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, engagement, and performance reviews. Recognizing and rewarding team efforts is integral to building a motivated and high-performing kitchen staff. The role also expects the Chef to enforce all safety, security, quality, and operational policies rigorously, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. This comprehensive position not only requires technical culinary expertise but also strong managerial skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
With a competitive salary range of $61,000 to $79,000, this full-time position offers significant opportunities for career growth, professional development, and benefits. Alltown Fresh supports its employees with health and wellness programs, retirement plans with company matching, tuition reimbursement after six months of service, and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. The hiring process is designed to be fair and transparent, welcoming candidates who bring passion and potential to the team. Global Partners LP is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities, fostering a workplace where every individual can thrive and contribute.
Job Requirements
- Leadership experience in a food service environment preferred
- must be available to work flexible hours including early mornings, weekends and holidays
- prior leadership and team management in a kitchen environment required
- ServSafe Certification
- understanding of safe food handling and storage
- ability to perform physical behaviors including standing, walking, handling, reaching horizontally, grasping firmly, reaching above the shoulder, reaching below the waist, pushing buttons, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching repeatedly throughout a shift
- ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Job Qualifications
- Leadership experience
- leadership experience in a food service environment preferred
- prior leadership and team management in a kitchen environment required
- ServSafe Certification
- understanding of safe food handling and storage
- high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Job Duties
- Coordinate work responsibilities and prep lists for the culinary team
- ensure compliance with applicable health codes and regulations
- establish maintenance and cleaning schedules for equipment, storage and work areas
- participate in interview process and selection of kitchen staff
- follow food safety best practices
- ensure culinary team does the same
- work with supervisor on new menu items that will draw diners into the restaurant
- coach the sous chef and culinary team to perform at their best
- take on extra duties as needed, such as cleaning, working line, when the kitchen is short-staffed
- ensure a great experience for all guests
- respond to guest complaints or inquiries
- solicit guest feedback, input and information through various communication vehicles
- react to information and create a plan to consistently meet expectations of all guests
- oversee and act on all kitchen processes to include proper ordering, production planning, product handling and display
- responsible to meet and/or exceed kitchen and beverage performance and profitability goals by managing food cost, inventory and payroll
- analyze kitchen results and trends
- prepare and execute action plans to leverage the store's fresh food strengths and address areas of opportunity to ensure food service profitability
- execute and communicate all marketing programs, strategies and initiatives to culinary team
- partner with the General Manager on all matters relating to kitchen recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, employee engagement and performance management
- recognize team and team members for a job well done
- organize regular meetings/trainings to keep culinary team up to date on current events
- ensure execution of established safety, security, quality and store operations policies, procedures and practices
- other duties as assigned by supervisor
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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