Executive Performance Chef

Build, source, and plan recipes that meet athlete, staff, coach, and owner nutrition needs, focusing on nutrient-dense foods to support athletic performance and recovery. Understand and demonstrate knowledge of athlete nutrition demands. Collaborate with the team registered dietitian as part of a multidisciplinary approach to athlete health, planning and modifying menus based on season timing, competition location, injury status, positional needs, and other factors.

About the role

The Executive Chef is the top culinary leader for an account with $1.51–3.5M in managed volume annually. This role leads culinary management of the food service operation, including inventory, ordering, receiving, menu development, and catering oversight. The Executive Chef owns culinary cost controls and P&L accountability, staffs and develops the culinary team, and ensures all food is served to Parkhurst standards. This position oversees kitchen operations, trains staff in food production, service, presentation, and portion control, and ensures smooth, efficient kitchen performance.

Why you’ll love this role

• Create exceptional culinary experiences that exceed client, customer, and guest expectations.
• Lead, develop, and support a skilled culinary team in a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Oversee kitchen operations, from menu development and catering execution to cost controls and quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with clients, guests, and team members through engagement, service, and hospitality.
• Grow professionally with leadership opportunities, training, and pathways for career advancement.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience, including 4+ in culinary management.
• Skilled in menu development, inventory, P&L, and cost controls.
• Experienced in delivering personalized experiences and addressing diverse dietary needs.
• Strong background in hiring, training, and mentoring culinary teams.
• Expertise in menu innovation, food safety, sanitation, and sustainability standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
• Paid Time Off.
• Access to Smile Universe training and internal promotion pathways.
• Free meals during shift, monthly family meal, and 20% discount at all Eat’n Park Hospitality Group brands.

Schedule

Full-time role averaging 50 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.