Executive Chef

KitchFix is a chef-driven organization that seeks to provide best-in-class hospitality through quality food and unparalleled service. Our operations include contract dining for performance-focused operations in 8 states and a headquarters based in Chicago. We believe exceptional hospitality helps all individuals reach their full potential.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Chef will provide culinary leadership including menu planning, program execution, and staff management & training for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball organization based in Jupiter, FL. They will work alongside KitchFix leadership to deliver best-in-class food and service. In addition, they will operate in tandem with the St. Louis Cardinals dietitians to meet their performance nutrition expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the food preparation for all St. Louis Cardinals baseball activities, including Spring Training, summer camps, and rehab needs at their player development facility.
• Collaborate with the nutrition team to develop menus and recipes
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals that align with KitchFix and St. Louis Cardinals standards
• Organize, coordinate, and prepare food for up to 150 people daily (during Spring Training, up to 450 daily)
• Maintain oversight of all-access snack and recovery stations in the clubhouse
• Prep and staff a variety of action stations including:
• Eggs to order
• Sandwiches
• Pastas
• High-performance bowls
• Write weekly schedules based on player camps
• Order & receive food supplies
• Track & manage account budgets
• Serve a well-rounded selection of menus that feature Latin cuisine on a regular basis
• Be responsible for the ordering and receipt of all purchased products
• Promote and exemplify a culture that is rooted in positivity
• Oversee food safety & handling procedures within the kitchen & dining
• Oversee record keeping system for temperatures
• Oversee cleanliness of workstations, storage area, and kitchen
• Be an advocate of key nutrition messages, serving as an extension to execute nutrition principles of the organization
• Support nutrition interventions for medical need players
• Ensure products are in stock for all refrigerators, freezers, and pantries
• Ensure proper ingredient allergen labeling
• Keep up to date with current food trends, new products, and emerging cuisines
• Develop and maintain a positive rapport with the players, coaches, and staff
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years as an Executive Chef with food preparation, food safety, and customer service experience
• Degree in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Dietetics, Health Science, or related field preferred
• Experience in client-facing role—demonstrated success with building and maintaining relationships with clients
• Demonstrated success leading and managing teams
• ServSafe food manager certification and allergen certification
• 1+ year of sports-based culinary nutrition experience with collegiate and/or professional athletes preferred
• Experience coordinating catering with local restaurants preferred
• A working knowledge of baseball preferred
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen equipment and good knife skills
• Experience writing client-specific menus
• Strong creativity, desire to learn, and interest in building healthy meals with lots of flavor
• Ability to develop, document, and follow recipes
• A working knowledge of culinary nutrition, and have the ability to adjust recipes and menus to fit an athlete's nutritional needs
• Experience ordering and receiving food from local vendors
• Confidence in working with clients who have food sensitivities and allergies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel and Word)
• Ability to pass a background check
• Spanish language fluency a plus
  
  

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Ability to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays
  
  

KITCHFIX TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:

• Competitive compensation package-
• Starting at $80,000/year, based on experience
• Bonus potential, based on hitting financial targets
• Comprehensive benefit package-
• medical, dental, vision
• health savings account, flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Paid time off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Opportunity to have an impact on KitchFix's growth
  

KitchFix is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity and creating a place of belonging. KitchFix does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any legally protected characteristic.