Executive Chef | Full-Time | Phoenix Mercury Training Facility & Phoenix Suns HQ
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
Job Description
The organization hiring for the Executive Chef position operates the culinary facet of the Mercury Training Facility, famously affiliated with the WNBA. This entity is well-embedded in the sports and wellness sector with a specialized focus on performance-driven nutrition and hospitality services tailored to elite athletes, coaches, and supporting staff. The company is committed to delivering top-tier culinary experiences that contribute directly to athletic performance and overall wellness, integrating culinary precision with sports nutrition standards. The environment is vibrant, demanding, and rewarding, promising a unique blend of high-level culinary craft and sports nutrition science within a dynamic team-oriented setting.
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Job Requirements
- Culinary degree or equivalent high-level culinary experience
- Minimum 5-7 years progressive leadership experience as an Executive Chef or similar role
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent
- Strong background in wellness-focused, performance, or athletic dining preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proven success in budget management and labor control
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements relevant to athletic dining
- Experience leading and mentoring teams in fast-paced environments
Job Qualifications
- Culinary degree or equivalent high-level culinary experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience as an Executive Chef or similar role
- Strong background in wellness-focused, performance, or athletic dining preferred
- Expertise in from-scratch cooking, recipe development, and menu engineering
- Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire a culinary team in a high-performance environment
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements, and food trends relevant to athletes
- Demonstrated success in managing budgets, food cost and labor efficiency
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with cross-department collaboration ability
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Manage, develop and mentor a culinary team of 35 full-time and part-time employees
- Initiate employment actions including hiring, firing, and discipline
- Provide ongoing training, coaching and constructive feedback to event staff
- Ensure budgeted food cost controls through inventory management, portion control, and purchasing procedures
- Control labor costs with effective scheduling and cross-training
- Monitor food preparation and service to maintain quality, consistency, and safety standards
- Oversee maintenance of kitchen equipment and coordinate catered services
- Lead menu development with focus on athlete nutrition and wellness
- Collaborate with nutritionists and medical staff to align menus with health goals
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations
- Organize kitchen operations including record keeping, food inventory, and employee scheduling
- Foster a positive and compliant employee relations environment
- Oversee production of staff meals ensuring they are healthy and timely
- Act as a hands-on leader working alongside the culinary team
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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