Team Chef

Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia, PA

Title: Team Chef
Department: Major League Clubhouse
Reports To: Director, Strength & Conditioning and Nutrition
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Description:

The Philadelphia Phillies are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Team Chef to oversee culinary operations for our Major League clubhouse. This role is essential in supporting the performance, health, and well-being of our players, coaches, and staff through high-quality, nutritious meals. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, leadership, and a collaborative spirit to enhance the dining experience and ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an elite professional sports organization, contributing to the team's success through food and nutrition. Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

  • Menu Planning: Design daily and game-specific menus that prioritize performance, nutrition, and taste, while accommodating individual dietary needs and preferences of players and staff.
  • Kitchen Management: Oversee all kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, and cleanliness. Ensure that health and safety standards are strictly followed.
  • Inventory and Ordering: Manage food and supply inventory, place orders as needed, and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality, fresh ingredients.
  • Budgeting: Manage the kitchen’s budget, track expenses and optimize resources without compromising quality.
  • Staff Management: Supervise, schedule, and train kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations. Provide leadership in maintaining a positive, team-oriented atmosphere in the kitchen.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with players, coaches, dietitians, and medical staff to tailor meals to performance needs. Ensure clear communication with clubhouse executives and personnel to provide top-notch service.
  • Special Events: Cater for special events and team-related functions within the clubhouse as needed.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, preferably within a sports or hospitality environment.
  • Proven experience in menu planning, inventory management, and budgeting.
  • Strong leadership and staff management skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with players, coaches, and executives.
  • ServSafe certification or similar food safety accreditation.
  • Must be available for extended travel to Clearwater, FL during MLB Spring Training

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Culinary degree or professional chef certification.
  • Previous experience in a professional sports team environment.
  • Knowledge of sports nutrition and performance-enhancing meal planning.
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.

The Phillies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to growing a workforce diverse in perspective and background. We proudly strive to build a group of employees who represent the fans and communities we currently, and aim to, serve.