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 for the performance food service and catering operations for the Cincinnati Reds affiliate baseball team, the Daytona Tortugas in Daytona Beach, Florida. This will include menu planning, procurement, and culinary program execution. This person will operate in tandem with team dieticians to meet their performance nutritional expectations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct the food preparation for all Daytona Tortugas home games during exhibition games, regular season, and postseason
- Collaborate with the nutrition team to develop menus and recipes
- Prepare and cook meals that align with KitchFix and Tortugas standards
- Organize, coordinate, and prepare food daily- 1 hot buffet arrival meal + pre-game cold boxed snack for 40 people
- Maintain oversight of all-access snack and recovery stations in the clubhouse
- Provide meal service during all home games at Jackie Robinson Ballpark
- Serve a well-rounded selection of menus that feature Latin cuisine on a regular basis
- Prepare food on-site at Jackie Robinson Ballpark
- Order & receive food supplies
- Track & manage account budget
- 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
- Uphold culinary operation and kitchen best practices and standards
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years experience as a 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
- 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 is 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 is a plus
WORK SCHEDULE:
- Able to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays
- Schedule based on Daytona Tortugas home game schedule
- Season- Mid-March 2025 - end of September 2025 + postseason if needed
KITCHFIX TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:
- Salaried, seasonal position–Starting at the equivalent of $80,000/year
- Comprehensive benefits package-
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO, Sick Time, Paid Holidays)
- 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.
