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Salad Bar Executive Chef

Stew Leonards


Job Location:

Norwalk, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75000 - 97572
Posted: 26 August 2026 (9 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 23 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Executive ChefFull Time Salary Estimated pay range $$75000 - $97572 depending on qualifications and experience. Must be at least 18 years and olderPosition Description:As the Executive Chef you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the culinary operation. Your role will encompass menu planning food preparation and maintaining high food quality and safety standards. You will oversee that the operating procedures are met for Kitchen BBQ Pizza and day-to-day:Ensure the salad bar and displays are merchandised and appropriate signage is visibleEnsure displays are full and product is rotated appropriately Provides direction for all day-to-day operations; utilize Round Up for production schedulingReview One Idea Report to identify opportunities to achieve goalsShow and sell and cross merchandise whenever possiblePlace orders with vendors and transfers when neededEnsure accurate inventories- daily and monthly Participate in monthly quarterly and yearly department inventories Attend department BASH and Strategy meetingsAssist in hiring promoting and training team membersProvide timely feedback by completing and delivering comprehensive 90 day and mid-year Performance ChatsProvide feedback to department manager for Annual Performance AppraisalsConduct and/or actively participate in monthly department communication meetingsManage team members progressive disciplinary proceduresEnsure the department complies with all health codes sanitation and safety regulations. Maintain a Health Dept. rating of A Conduct/oversee daily/periodic department cleaningCycle menus for hot and cold buffet bimonthlySupport and facilitate training for Culinary Team MembersMonitor analyze manage and communicate financial goalsSupport planning meetings for menus and recipes for major holidaysCommunication 10-minute huddles and monthly meetings to update team on sales holiday planning celebrate birthdays anniversariesUphold our mission statement Customer is Always RightLabor:Monitor daily labor to ensure operational needs and financial objectives are relationships with local culinary schools for interns Cross-training to improve teams skills in different areas of the departmentBudget and Cost Management: Monitor inventory levels and minimize food wasteOversee daily production and sales within the department to control over/ under cost-effective measures while maintaining food quality and customer satisfaction Review and audit all internal and external transfersWhat you bring to the team: Ability to handle multiple tasks and troubleshoot effectivelyDetail-oriented with organizational skillsExcellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skillsFoster a culture of teamwork and professionalism promoting a positive work environment Conduct and participate in culinary training sessions and workshops as neededAttend/participate in trade shows Above average math and computer skillsAble to work effectively under staff and labor constraints in a fast- paced environment Strong work ethicHigh integrity and honest judgment of peopleGood business savvy with a grasp of financial and operating goalsAbility to make quick decisionsQualifications:5 years of experience at senior level in a grocery store or similar environment Bachelors Culinary DegreeFood Safety and Sanitation certificationStrong culinary creativity and innovationKnowledge of food trends and market conditionsSatisfy:Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude ensuring that each customer feels welcome and :Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store offering assistance and support where :Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success. Wow:Be a positive ambassador for the store representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!Why youll love working here!Family Oriented:We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth- over 80% of our managers have been promoted from :High value high quality Medical Dental and Vision coverage 401 K plan for FT & PT team members family & personal time life insurance and more!Environment:Have you seen the Avocado Girls Chiquita Banana Or the singing ParrotPay Day: Were thrilled to offer our employees Dayforce Wallet a new way to get paid. Say bye-bye to pay day and hello to pay your way. Get your pay as soon as you earn it at no cost to you Its your money why should you have to wait Request your pay as you earn take pride in the power of diversity inclusion and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do businessApply today and start as soon as 1 week!For more information on working at Stew Leonards click on the link below! Experience:

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