Culinary Manager - Perishables

Corporate Office - Bristol Farms, Carson, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10 : 00 AM

At Lazy Acres Natural Market, we believe in a natural approach to optimal health and wellness. From organic and seasonal produce and products steeped in tradition to functional supplements and body care, we are here to support you in mind, body, and soul.

Our friendly, informative, and passionate team members remain committed to providing exceptional service and wellness tips to our community; and accommodating the needs of our guests. We continue to live by the closely held belief that our collective actions can and will contribute to a healthier planet.

We're committed to creating an environment that will attract the most passionate and enthusiastic people in our field. We're always on the lookout for people inspired by health, wellness, and eating clean, and strive for excellent customer service. Our Leadership is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth, education, and community involvement.

Ingredients You'll Bring to the Table

You love food and can create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests' expectations. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing, and want to be inspired, challenged, and proud of where you work, You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.

What Will Be On Your Plate?

The Culinary Manager is responsible for the culinary leadership, recipe development, menu execution, and operational support of the Prepared Foods, Cheese and Sushi departments across all store locations. This role ensures that all offerings align with company standards for natural, organic, and attribute-friendly foods, while also supporting kitchen execution, food safety compliance, and store team development. They will collaborate closely with the Central Kitchen to develop and refine products for holiday and everyday menus. The Culinary Manager plays a key role in elevating quality, innovation, and consistency, contributing to an exceptional customer experience and the success of the overall foodservice program.

They model company values, foster a positive, forward-thinking workplace culture and are accountable for the financial performance of sales and shrink in prepared foods, sushi and cheese departments, while consistently raising the bar for culinary standards and innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

General Requirements :

• Understands and models our company culture. Acts as a steward of company resources, mission, vision and values. Promotes sustainable business practices.
• Embraces an agile work environment and guides others through change and continuous improvement.
• Builds community within and outside of Natural Markets. Works in stores and other offsite events and locations as needed to support our core business and community.
• Works cooperatively and positively with fellow team members, customers and vendors spiriting a respectful workplace where everyone is welcome.
• Demonstrates ability to manage own timeand models a flexible work style. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change based on needs and conditions of department. Creative with problem-solving and is solutions-oriented.
• Utilizes strategic thinking, data and industry knowledge, and calculated risk-taking to create competitive advantage.
• Communication style is confident, informative, adaptive to different styles and effective.
• Gives and receives feedback in a constructive manner demonstrating company culture.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercise good judgment around sensitive information.
• Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state and federal regulatory agencies. Contributes to store and office cleanliness, maintains equipment.
• Observes all company rules and policies. Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks and responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities :

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. Natural Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet changing industry or business needs as necessary.

Qualifications

Why You'll Love Working at Lazy Acres Natural Market

Corporate Office - Bristol Farms, Carson, California, United States of America

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