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 7 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 Major League baseball team. They will work alongside KitchFix leadership to deliver best-in-class food and service. In addition, they will operate in tandem with dieticians to meet the team’s performance nutrition expectations.
We aim to have the Executive Chef in place by early January 2025.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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 & dietitian(s) to develop menus and recipes
- Planning and organization of 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:
- 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 that is capable of handling the workload of an MLB season
- Write weekly schedules according to the MLB schedule
- Track & 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 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 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 a positive rapport with the players, coaches, and staff
- Aid in any catering that arises for the Cardinals or other opportunities at the ballpark
- Participate in off-season activities on an as needed basis
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—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
- 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 can 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 Google Workspace (Sheets, Drive, Documents, Calendar)
- Ability to pass a background check
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Ability to work non-standard and variable work week that closely aligns with Cardinals home game schedule
KITCHFIX TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:
- Annual salary, starting at $80,000/year, based on experience
- Bonus potential: up to 5% of annual salary 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.
