Executive Chef

Joseph's Classic Market is a well-established culinary destination known for its commitment to fresh, made-from-scratch prepared foods crafted daily with care and attention to quality and consistency. Located in a vibrant community, Joseph's Classic Market offers a dynamic environment where culinary tradition meets innovation. This retail food market prides itself on delivering exceptional culinary experiences through its diverse offerings, including a hot bar, grab-and-go items, soups, salads, entrees, and catering services. Emphasizing both quality and customer satisfaction, the market serves a broad customer base looking for delicious, carefully prepared meals and food products that stand out for their taste and freshness.

The company culture at Joseph's Classic Market fosters growth, creativity, and leadership within the culinary and food service teams. Established with a vision to deliver wholesome meals while emphasizing community connection, the market continues to thrive by upholding high standards in food preparation, safety, and customer service. Employees are encouraged to bring their passion, creativity, and dedication, making the workplace a nurturing and motivating environment.

The role of Executive Chef at Joseph's Classic Market is pivotal to the success and daily operations of the Prepared Foods department. This position calls for an experienced culinary leader who is hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about maintaining the highest standards of food quality and consistency. As Executive Chef, you will oversee the entire culinary production process, ensuring that every recipe is executed with precision to meet the market's quality standards. You will lead and manage a high-performing kitchen team, ensuring operational efficiencies and fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

Your responsibilities will include supervising daily production activities across multiple food categories such as hot bar, grab-and-go, soups, salads, entrees, and catering. A key component of this role lies in food safety and sanitation management. Ensuring strict compliance with all relevant food safety regulations like ServSafe and HACCP is essential to maintaining the health and safety of both staff and customers. You will implement and monitor cleaning schedules, manage temperature logs, and prepare the department for audits and inspections to uphold Joseph's impeccable reputation.

Inventory management and cost control also fall under your purview. You'll be responsible for ordering ingredients and supplies while keeping food costs and waste minimized through efficient planning and organization. This also involves coordinating catering supplies and collaborating with other departments, including deli, bakery, meat, and grocery, to support smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

The Executive Chef will play a critical leadership role by hiring, training, and mentoring kitchen staff, including cooks, prep workers, and kitchen porters. You will provide ongoing feedback, conduct performance reviews, and maintain attendance and disciplinary standards to uphold team performance and morale. This role requires excellent communication, management, and leadership skills to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Additionally, the Executive Chef will oversee catering order production, ensuring accuracy, presentation, and timely delivery. You will support the customer service team by sharing product knowledge and helping coordinate high-volume orders and last-minute changes professionally.

Reporting and communication are vital aspects of this position. You will prepare weekly production, waste, and labor reports for the Store Manager, participate in departmental meetings, and contribute to seasonal menu planning. Creating prep guides, batch logs, and training materials will help support ongoing team development and ensure consistent quality.

Joseph's Classic Market values individuals who bring a combination of structure and creativity to their roles, seeking culinary leaders who excel in both day-to-day operations and strategic growth. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive pay, a positive work environment, and a comprehensive benefits package. Joining Joseph's means becoming part of a passionate team devoted to delivering comfort, flavor, and excellence with every meal served. If you are a hands-on culinary professional looking to lead with purpose and creativity, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a respected and beloved community food market.