Performance 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 5 states and a headquarters based in Chicago. We believe exceptional hospitality helps all individuals reach their full potential.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Performance Executive Chef will be responsible for managing KitchFix's catering commissary operation in Chicago, IL. They will provide culinary leadership, including menu planning, event planning, program execution, ordering, cooking, staff management, training, recipe management, costing, and budgeting.

They will work with and report to the Director of Operations to deliver best-in-class food and service. They will communicate and work with our client dieticians to create menus that meet their performance nutrition expectations. This individual will maintain every aspect of a high-paced, top-performing kitchen operation by holding it to the highest food safety and food quality standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has the desire to work in the performance food space cooking for professional athletes in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS and Rugby. Your food will fuel these world-class athletes to succeed and win.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct the food preparation for all catering business in Chicago, IL, with menus, recipes, and production sheets, supported by our culinary management software system Galley
Supervise and participate in preparing and cooking meals that align with KitchFix and client standards
Manage vendors, orders, receiving of food, packaging, and supplies
Manage COGS from a food and labor cost perspective
Be comfortable cooking and serving food from all cultural backgrounds, especially those rooted in the styles of the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Japan, and Korea
Assist and lead Research & Development (R&D) projects
Promote and exemplify a culture rooted in positivity, respect, and growth
Oversee and hold yourself and your team responsible for food safety & handling procedures within the kitchen & dining areas
Oversee recordkeeping system for kitchen logs, including temperatures
Hold a high standard for clean and safe work spaces for all employees
Ensure accurate allergen labeling when appropriate
Keep up to date with current food trends, new products, and emerging cuisines
Develop and maintain a positive relationship with all clients
Scheduling, management, and development of kitchen team
Hiring and training kitchen team members
Inventory management
Collaborate with sports nutrition teams and representatives to develop menus and recipes
Build strong professional relationships with client dietitians through communication, menu, and recipe development
Be a flexible, client-focused, food-driven, team building, systems building, quality maintaining culinarian
Manage delivery logistics for orders

QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years as an Executive Chef with catering, food preparation, food safety, and customer service experience
Experience in catering/corporate catering
Demonstrated success leading and managing teams of 10+
Experience in client-facing roles and be successful in building and maintaining relationships with clients
ServSafe food manager certification
Chicago Food Service Manager certificate
Experience writing client-specific menus
Experience ordering and receiving food from local vendors
Experience working with recipes and production sheets
Experience working with kitchen management software
Desire to learn and interest in building meals with lots of flavor
Problem solver and creative thinker with the ability to apply analytical approaches
Confidence in working with clients who have food sensitivities and allergies
Proficient computer skills (PC or Mac), including Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and Google Suite
Experience with Galley a plus
Spanish language fluency a plus
Valid driver's license
Satisfactory background and motor vehicle check

Desire to grow.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Ability to work non-standard work week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays

KITCHFIX TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE:
Competitive compensation package- Starting at $85,000 per year, based on experience + bonus potential
Comprehensive benefits package-
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
401(k) plan
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Healthy lunch served daily
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.