Executive Sous Chef

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for the Pittsburgh Pirates Training Facility located in Bradenton, FL.

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ purpose is to be a championship-caliber organization and a premier sports and entertainment destination, boldly and relentlessly pursing excellence on and off the field; known for: purposefully developing a player and people-centered culture; deeply connecting with our fans, partners, and colleagues; passionately creating lifetime memories for generations of families ad friends; and meaningfully impacting our communities and the game of baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates with Sodexo aim to employ an individual whose professionalism and dedication align with our purpose.

The Executive Sous Chef will maximize player health and performance through the creation of nutritionally optimal meals and snacks for the Pittsburgh Pirates MiLB players and staff.  The Executive Sous Chef will support menu production and execution year-round at Pirate City and lead menu execution in-season for the Bradenton Marauders. The Executive Sous Chef will report collaboratively to the Executive Performance Chef, Director of Florida Operations, and Minor League Nutrition Coordinator. As a multi-disciplinary team member, the Executive Sous Chef will work with guidance from the Executive Performance Chef and Sports Nutrition Department to provide fresh, local, sustainable, and nutrient dense meals tailored specifically to the needs of the Pittsburgh Pirates players and staff.  

• Develop standardized recipes, source, and execute menus for player and staff meals, at Pirate City and Bradenton Marauders at LECOM Park, with a focus on nutrient dense foods to optimize health and performance
• Assist menu creation with guidance from Executive Performance Chef, Sports Nutrition Department, and Minor League Nutrition Coordinator for all player meals
• Ability to prepare diverse dishes and flavors from a variety of cultures and cuisines
• Create and execute menus for community and organization hosted events as needed
• Supervise and lead the culinary team by example in line with expectations of all Pittsburgh Pirates personnel
• Have the ability and willingness to motivate team members to embrace culinary innovations, performance nutrition through menu execution, ingredient utilization, equipment operation, kitchen flow, time management, food safety and sanitization
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standard compliance
• Participate in trainings, continuing education and workshops to ensure the highest level of service and quality representative of a championship baseball organization
• Meet culinary budget requirements and support menu costing, inventory tracking, invoice processing, food cost analysis and production forecasting
• Synchronize and prepare meals and snack for the business and administration sector of the organization around the needs of player and coach meals during the off-season
• Maintain immaculate standards of work area, both front and back of house

ATHLETE CENTERED APPROACH:

• Willingness to learn nutrition needs and demands of professional baseball athletes and individualized needs, allergies, body composition, periodization, portions, specialized diets, etc. for the purpose of menu development and execution
• Adaptability to player and staff needs and requests with a service-minded approach
• Offer education to players and staff on culinary performance methods and techniques on an as needed basis

RECIPE DVELOPMENT AND EXECUTION:

• Establish and maintain a standardized recipe database based on performance nutrition principles
• Integrate high nutritional value into menu items through ingredient utilization and cooking methods without compromise to taste, quality or presentation
• Demonstrate creativity and variety within menu items balancing simple, elevated, and refined recipes
• Eliminate use of pre-made and/or pre-cut ingredients and source fresh, minimally processed ingredients
• Prepare fresh food according to scheduling needs of players and coaches
• Utilize production records to minimize waste of ingredients and improve menu costing

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• An outgoing personality and professional demeanor with an optimistic approach to challenges
• Customer service-oriented, able to inquire and receive constructive feedback
• Collaborate as a member of team
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and learning attitude
• Maintain an ethical, positive, and professional work environment
• Desire to continually improve themselves and culinary team members through leadership, mentoring and training
• Comprehensive understanding of menu item specifics including, but not limited to, dietary restrictions, food allergies and intolerances, ingredients, preparation processes, holding and serving temperatures, and HACCP guidelines
• Competency in knife skills and cooking methods including but not limited to: grilling, sauteing, broiling, smoking, barbeque, sous vide, and baking
• Command of established and emerging culinary trends and delivery methods
• Financial and budget management acumen  
• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment
• Excellent organizational, time-management, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and nutritional database platforms for menus, recipes, costing, production, inventory, ordering, team communication and record keeping and documentation
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion in compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year