Sushi Lead Cook

Wegmans is a renowned supermarket chain celebrated for its commitment to quality, community, and exceptional customer service. Established as a family-owned business, Wegmans has grown to be a celebrated brand in the grocery industry, known for its diverse product offerings and dedication to creating a positive work environment for its employees. The company prides itself on innovation and excellence, continuously striving to exceed customer expectations through fresh ingredients and quality food products. Wegmans operates a people-first culture, emphasizing the professional growth and well-being of its employees while delivering a rewarding shopping experience to its customers. With locations across multiple states, Wegmans is recognized as a top employer, consistently featuring on Fortune's list of 100 Best Companies to Work For since 1998.

The role of Culinary Leader at Wegmans offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about food and leadership to thrive within a dynamic, high-energy kitchen environment. As a Culinary Leader, you will take charge of mentoring and guiding a team of prep and line cooks, helping them to refine their culinary skills and develop their careers. This position is essential to the daily operational success of the kitchen section, where you will ensure that all food preparation meets the company’s high standards of quality, freshness, and consistency.

In this hands-on leadership role, you will utilize your culinary expertise to follow recipes accurately, demonstrate proper knife skills, and apply advanced cooking techniques to produce meals that inspire both colleagues and customers. Beyond the kitchen, the Culinary Leader plays a vital role in promoting product quality and uniqueness through effective merchandising, enticing customers with appealing displays and meal suggestions that incorporate ingredients from multiple departments around the store.

Leadership and team management are fundamental elements of this position. You will be responsible for managing employee performance, including training new staff, providing regular feedback, and identifying development opportunities to nurture talent and maintain a motivated workforce. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where no two days are the same, and the pantry is stocked with fresh, world-class ingredients.

Wegmans supports its Culinary Leaders with competitive compensation and offers a bonus incentive program up to $2,500, recognizing the dedication and impact of its team members. The company’s comprehensive benefits package reflects its commitment to employee well-being, featuring paid time off, premium pay rates for overtime and holidays, health care benefits, a robust retirement plan with 401(k) matching, a generous scholarship program, and extensive emotional, financial, and work-life support through its LiveWell Employee and Family program.

Joining Wegmans as a Culinary Leader means becoming part of a values-driven organization where your passion for food and leadership directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success. Here, you will find opportunities for personal and professional growth, a supportive team culture, and the chance to make a tangible difference every day. This position is perfect for culinary professionals with a minimum of two years' experience who are eager to lead, inspire, and grow within an esteemed company dedicated to excellence.