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The City Market is a renowned culinary establishment located at 2205 E Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI 53211. Known for its commitment to quality and excellence, The City Market serves a diverse range of freshly prepared foods, bakery items, and cafe classics, attracting food lovers from across the Milwaukee community. This establishment prides itself on offering high-quality ingredients and a professional working environment that fosters innovation, teamwork, and a true work-life balance for all staff members. Since its inception, The City Market has built a strong reputation for its fresh and attractive food displays, exceptional customer service, and dedication to maintaining the highest sanitary and safety standards in its kitchen and service areas. The City Market is more than just a food venue; it is a community hub where foodies with a passion for culinary arts can thrive and contribute their talents to a vibrant dining experience.

The City Market is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Executive Chef to join its leadership team. This role involves overseeing the entire food preparation process, developing innovative recipes, and selecting items to feature as specials and for the popular "Grab & Go" case. The Executive Chef will maintain attractive and appetizing prepared foods displays in line with the company's vision and standards while ensuring that food quality, quantity, freshness, and presentation consistently meet all City Market expectations. This position demands high productivity levels, efficient kitchen scheduling within budget constraints, and comprehensive management of bakery, kitchen, and line staff members, including hiring and scheduling.

As an Executive Chef at The City Market, you will be responsible for controlling inventory, creating specials, and training kitchen and line staff on proper food preparation techniques and kitchen safety. Your leadership will ensure that the kitchen operates smoothly, adhering to sanitary standards and maintaining cleanliness with rigorous schedules. This role also involves controlling food costs, minimizing waste, managing employee hours, and supporting seamless operations to provide customers with exceptional dining experiences. Additionally, the Executive Chef must be prepared to assist seasonally in bakery and pastry tasks, purchase food and stock responsibly, and uphold company standards at all times. The City Market values leadership, attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication skills in its kitchen managers, seeking candidates who demonstrate passion, reliability, and the ability to lead under pressure.

Employing a professional and engaging work culture, The City Market offers a competitive salary ranging from $40,000 to $60,000 annually, depending on experience and schedule, along with overtime opportunities. The comprehensive benefits package further includes a 401K plan, health insurance, and product discounts, all designed to support the culinary team's growth and well-being. This employment opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals eager to showcase their expertise while contributing to a respected brand known for quality and community commitment. If you possess the required food service sanitation certification, leadership strengths, and culinary skills, The City Market invites you to apply to join an incredible team dedicated to delivering outstanding food experiences to Milwaukee's vibrant community.