Executive Chef

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.

All candidates are required to submit a cover letter. Please attach in your job application.

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.

The Utah Jazz provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at recruiting@utahjazz.com to request accommodation.

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.