Team Sous Chef

POSITION: Team Sous Chef
DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations – Performance Nutrition
REPORTS TO: Team Chef
STATUS: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Sous Chef serves as the primary operational partner to the Team Chef and the day-to-day culinary lead within the clubhouse kitchen. This role is responsible for overseeing meal execution, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly. Operating in a high-performance professional sports environment, the Sous Chef functions as a true second-in-command, combining advanced culinary skill with leadership, organization, and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Culinary Leadership & Execution

• Lead execution of daily breakfast and lunch service aligned with performance nutrition objectives
• Oversee à la carte service for players and clubhouse staff
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation across all food service areas
• Act as the on-site culinary lead during designated meal periods if the Team Chef is unavailable
  
  

Quality Control & Standards

• Maintain oversight of food quality, freshness, and safety across all stations, including deli and salad service
• Enforce kitchen standards related to sanitation, organization, and food handling
• Identify and address quality issues in real time to uphold clubhouse expectations
  
  

Menu Development & Documentation

• Partner with the Team Chef on menu planning, refinement, and seasonal adjustments
• Assist with development and testing of new menu items
• Maintain accurate recipe documentation to support consistency and scalability
  
  

Kitchen Operations & Preparation

• Oversee daily food preparation, including protein fabrication and scratch cooking
• Ensure proper portioning, labeling, storage, and rotation of all prepared items
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of walk-in coolers, prep areas, and service lines
  
  

Inventory & Ordering Support

• Support ordering of proteins, paper goods, and kitchen supplies through approved vendors
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs, shortages, or risks proactively
• Assist with receiving, storage, and quality checks of delivered products
  
  

Leadership & Professionalism

• Model professionalism and accountability within the clubhouse kitchen
• Support training, guidance, and coordination of kitchen staff as needed
• Uphold all kitchen policies related to food safety, hygiene, and operational standards
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment, preferably high-volume or performance-driven
• Strong culinary foundation with demonstrated leadership responsibility
• Ability to manage service execution and kitchen operations independently
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working non-traditional hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and game days
• Food safety certification preferred
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
This role operates within a professional baseball clubhouse and training environment where schedules fluctuate based on seasonality, game times, and team needs. The Sous Chef must be adaptable, reliable, and capable of maintaining high standards under pressure.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.