
Responsibilities: An Executive Chef is a responsible, friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.
An Executive Chef’s responsibilities include:
Act as the store’s primary foodie
Assist in the curation of product assortment and procurement function for the Bistro
Develop recipes to produce gourmet food with healthy options in store
Develop menus for product offering and work with vendor partners in product/recipe development
Work in partnership with the Catering Director on menu planning, facilitating the production of catering menus that ensure profitability and company standards of food quality;
Ownership over food safety and sanitation in the Bistro
Educate guests and team members on products and recipes
Primary ordering and inventory management for the Bistro
Assist and drive the hiring process for the Bistro
Assist Bistro Team Lead with Training and development of the Bistro team
Assist Bistro Team Lead with scheduling responsibilities for the Bistro
Assist Bistro Team Lead with driving sales and profitability, while controlling shrink, labor, and other expenses
Continue to learn and self-develop to stay attune to current healthy eating and food trends
Ensure safe working environment for team members and guests; by complying with all policies and procedures
Own Bistro compliance with all state, county and local weights and measures guidelines
All other duties as assigned
Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period:
Standing, Sitting, Lifting + Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.), Pushing, Keyboarding, Telephone Use, Walking, Bending
Perks & Benefits
Competitive compensation, paid weekly
Retirement Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
Scholarship opportunities for continued education
Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)
Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community
Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.
For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates:
Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.
You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available
Rehires must be approved by an HRBP
Bashas’ is an Arizona-based, family-owned and -operated grocery chain known for its fresh produce, made-from-scratch bakery items, full-service butcher shop and award-winning Chef’s Entrées. Bashas’ was established in 1932 and since then has given more than $100 million back to the communities we serve.

Bashas’ – the family-owned grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s Country Store, and both Bashas’ and Bashas’ Dine supermarkets – is an Arizona-based company founded by brothers Ike and Eddie Bashas, Sr. With more than 100 grocery stores, it is one of the largest employers in the state and one of the Best Places to Work in Arizona. Since the company’s inception in 1932, Bashas’ has given back more than $100 million to the communities it serves.