Executive Sous Chef

Role Overview

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.

What You'll Do

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

What We Offer

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.

What You Bring

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

Who We Are

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.

Qualifications & Requirements

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

Full-Time