The Executive Chef will lead the Utah Jazz culinary staff to execution of all meals and food service at the practice facility, ownership kitchen and game day operations. The Executive Chef will collaborate with the Director of Performance Nutrition to fulfill athlete needs. Direct report - Director of Performance Nutrition and VP of Nutrition, Culinary and Hospitality.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Be an innovator and creator
Mentorship for a group with diverse backgrounds and skill sets
Mentorship for culinary interns
Create culinary staff schedules
Manage online ordering system for guest orders
Menu creator, including but not limited to: a la carte, buffet, action stations, meal prep, VIP special events
Cultivate a trusting environment with athletes
Ensure meals are made and packed for delivery to ownership office and family home (Provo, UT)
Assist in implementing specific dietary needs regarding allergies, intolerances, dietary restrictions, and recommendations from the Director of Performance Nutrition
Oversee locker room game day action station; implement prep for the station
Daily leadership of culinary staff including but not limited to meal execution and operational needs; manage sous chefs, cooks, dishwashers, temp workers
Facilitate good relationships with our vendors
Specialty product procurement; ie: grocery store runs, Amazon orders, etc
Ensure product is received and put away in a timely manner
Assist with culinary education for nutrition staff
Oversee daily kitchen operations, cleanliness, organization, ordering and prep progression
Recruit new candidates and conduct interviews
Conduct disciplinary action as needed and biannual performance reviews
Assist VP of Nutrition, Culinary and Hospitality with special events and any ownership needs
Help create an environment of excellence
Be able to communicate in various environments (i.e. sports medicine, executives, ownership, players, kitchen)
Utilize effective communication with staff, including electronic communication (email, slack, etc)
Help plan nutrition and culinary staff outings (team building, holiday party, etc.)
All other duties as assigned by Owner, Head Coach, General Manager, VP of Nutrition, Culinary and Hospitality, Director of Performance Nutrition
Uphold all Utah Jazz Performance Nutrition standards daily
Protect the reputation of the company
Exemplify the Utah Jazz mission and values: transparency, all in, community obsessed, one team, and scrappy
Accept other duties, as assigned
COMPETENCIES:
Communicates effectively
Drives vision and purpose
Strategic mindset
Ensures accountability
Instills trust
QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years in kitchen/hospitality
5+ years management experience
2+ years sports experience
Servsafe Certified
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This person must be able to communicate and express themselves both written and verbally.
This person must be able to observe, inspect, estimate and assess.
This person must be able to sit, stand, bend, walk, and climb stairs for long periods of time.
Be prepared for long hours and stretches - up to 80 hours weeks in season
This person must be able to lift 20 lbs.
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Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and the Utah Jazz reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.