Chef de Cuisine - Join the Team!

Coborn's Inc. is an established and rapidly growing employee-owned grocery retailer with a strong presence across the Midwest. Known for its dedication to serving communities, Coborn's operates numerous well-respected grocery store brands including Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. The company provides guests with an elevated shopping experience that emphasizes freshness, value, and convenience both in-store and online. With over 100 years of heritage, Coborn's is driven by a vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, which has been the foundation of its consistent growth and success. Apart from grocery stores, Coborn's extends its retail operations to liquor stores such as Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor, and Captain Jack's, along with fuel kiosks and convenience stores under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express brands. Many locations also host full-service pharmacies to enhance community health and wellness. The company also manages several other retail businesses including Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, Pet Supplies Plus, and Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse. Supporting these diverse retail branches, Coborn's operates its own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center. Coborn's Inc. is currently building a new location in Plymouth, MN, and is seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operations of the new in-store restaurants. This unique opportunity allows the selected individual to collaborate with a local Minnesota Chef and take part in developing fresh meal concepts that resonate with the brand’s focus on local and regional products. The Chef de Cuisine will be instrumental in driving menu development, enforcing cost control, and sustaining operational excellence. They will also work closely with vendors and internal teams to curate a remarkable dining experience for guests, combining culinary innovation with business acumen. Set to open in early 2026, this new location offers an exciting career growth opportunity where the Chef de Cuisine will help build and mentor a talented culinary team. Candidates will have the chance to influence brand standards, enhance guest satisfaction, and play a pivotal role in the launch and growth of a new business concept within Coborn's. The company offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $87,000 per year and a role that blends creativity with leadership in a supportive and employee-owned workplace. At Coborn's, employees are valued as the core of the business and are supported with a range of meaningful benefits, a vibrant team environment, and opportunities for personal and professional advancement. This role is perfect for a passionate Chef eager to leave a mark by combining culinary excellence with strong operational management in a community-focused organization.

• Bachelor's degree in culinary arts or related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of culinary leadership experience
• Experience in menu planning and recipe development
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance
• Ability to manage budgets and labor costs
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays