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Executive Chef

St. Louis, MO, USA|Onsite, Travel

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $80,000.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health savings account
flexible spending accounts
401(k) Plan
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Paid parental leave

Job Description

KitchFix is a chef-driven organization dedicated to delivering best-in-class hospitality through quality food and unparalleled service. Established as a leader in contract dining, KitchFix operates across eight states with its headquarters based in Chicago. This company focuses on performance-driven operations, providing customized culinary experiences that help individuals perform at their highest potential. Their approach combines culinary expertise, nutritional science, and exceptional service standards to create a dining experience that supports the health and success of every client. KitchFix has built a reputation for excellence by serving notable clients including professional sports teams, and their commitment to inclusive hospitality underscores their... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of executive chef experience
  • ServSafe food manager certification
  • Allergen certification
  • Ability to work a non-standard and variable work week aligning with the Cardinals home game schedule
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle kitchen duties
  • Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Job 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 a related field preferred
  • Experience in client-facing role with demonstrated success 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
  • 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 flavor
  • Ability to develop, document, and follow recipes
  • Working knowledge of culinary nutrition and ability to adjust recipes and menus to fit athlete nutritional needs
  • Experience ordering and receiving food from local vendors
  • Confidence working with clients who have food sensitivities and allergies
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Drive, Documents, Calendar)
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Ability to speak Spanish a plus

Job Duties

  • Direct the food preparation for all St. Louis Cardinals home games at Busch Stadium including all exhibition, regular season, and postseason games
  • Collaborate with the performance team and dietitian(s) to develop menus and recipes
  • Plan and organize all road catering meals served to the traveling party
  • Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of meals that align with KitchFix and Cardinals' standards including full buffet line, made to order, specialized meals including dietary restrictions
  • Organize, coordinate, and prepare food for up to 60-100 people per meal period
  • Manage and maintain all-access snack, beverage, and recovery stations in the clubhouse
  • Hire, manage, and train season-based Cardinals-dedicated staff capable of handling the workload of an MLB season
  • Write weekly schedules according to the MLB schedule
  • Track and manage account budgets
  • Serve well-rounded menus that feature Latin cuisine regularly
  • Be responsible for the ordering and receipt of all purchased products
  • Promote and exemplify a culture rooted in positivity
  • Oversee food safety and handling procedures within the kitchen and dining including record-keeping system for temperatures and cleanliness of workstations, storage area, and kitchen
  • Advocate for key nutrition messages, executing the nutrition principles of the performance team
  • 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 positive rapport with players, coaches, and staff
  • Aid in any catering that arises for the Cardinals or other opportunities at the ballpark
  • Participate in off-season activities as needed

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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