Team Sous Chef

Philadelphia Phillies - Baseball Operations•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Food safety certification preferred

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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