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The Knox

Chef de Cuisine

Dallas, TX

$65K - $90K/yr

Prior experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Executive Sous Chef in a fine dining ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

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Auberge Collection

Chef de Cuisine

Dallas, TX · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Prior experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Executive Sous Chef in a fine dining ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

CRYSTAL FINISHING SYSTEMS

CTI Chef

Mosinee, WI · On-site

... lacrosse, football, dance, fitness, and general field turf. The focus at CTI is to make our ... Crystal Training Institute is excited to offer a position for a Chef / Food & Beverage Operations ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

Columbus, OH · On-site

$69K - $95K/yr

... State Football Team Salary: 90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 15 Different ... Job Summary Working as an Executive Chef , you are responsible for overseeing all culinary ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

Columbus, OH

$69K - $95K/yr

... State Football Team Salary: 90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 15 Different ... Job Summary Working as an Executive Chef , you are responsible for overseeing all culinary ...

Compass Group

Executive Chef

Columbus, OH · On-site

$69K - $95K/yr

... State Football Team Salary: 90,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 15 Different ... Job Summary Working as an Executive Chef , you are responsible for overseeing all culinary ...

Sodexo Live!

Executive Sous Chef - SL

Louisville, KY · On-site

$56K - $72K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to oversee Football Dining at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium located in Louisville, KY. About the job Join a role where your culinary leadership ...

Sodexo

Executive Sous Chef - SL

Louisville, KY · On-site

$56K - $72K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to oversee Football Dining at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium located in Louisville, KY. About the job Join a role where your culinary leadership ...

Sodexo

Executive Sous Chef - SL

Louisville, KY · On-site

$56K - $72K/yr

We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to oversee Football Dining at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium located in Louisville, KY. About the job Join a role where your culinary leadership ...

Auberge Collection

Chef de Cuisine

Park City, UT · On-site

$69K - $95K/yr

Prior experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef. * Minimum 5-8 years' culinary experience in ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

Auberge Collection

Chef de Cuisine

Park City, UT · On-site

$69K - $95K/yr

Prior experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef. * Minimum 5-8 years' culinary experience in ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

Goldener Hirsch

Chef de Cuisine

Park City, UT · On-site

$69K - $95K/yr

Prior experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef. * Minimum 5-8 years' culinary experience in ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

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Hotel Jerome

Banquet Sous Chef

Aspen, CO · On-site

As Banquet Sous Chef, you will play a key role in leading banquet culinary operations, executing ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

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How much do football chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for football chef in the United States is $24.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Football Chef working with a professional team?

A Football Chef in a professional setting is responsible for planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals that meet the specific dietary needs and performance goals of athletes. Daily tasks often include collaborating with nutritionists, accommodating individual player preferences or restrictions, and managing inventory and food safety in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The role may also involve overseeing a small culinary team, ensuring high standards of presentation, and adjusting recipes based on training intensity or match schedules. Effective communication and flexibility are vital as meal plans must often adapt to evolving team routines and travel requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Football Chef position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Football Chef, you need expertise in culinary arts, meal planning, and nutrition guidance tailored to athletes, usually backed by relevant certifications or experience in sports nutrition. Familiarity with kitchen management systems, food safety certifications (like ServSafe), and specialized equipment for high-volume or performance-focused cooking is often required. Strong organizational skills, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate with coaches, nutritionists, and athletes are valuable soft skills. These capabilities ensure the effective preparation of meals that optimize player performance and meet the demanding schedules of a professional sports environment.

What is a Football Chef job?

A Football Chef is responsible for preparing nutritious meals for football players, coaching staff, and team personnel. They design menus tailored to athletes' dietary needs, ensuring optimal performance and recovery. This role involves meal planning, sourcing quality ingredients, and collaborating with nutritionists. Football Chefs often work in team facilities, stadiums, or while traveling with the team. Their goal is to provide balanced, high-quality meals that support physical endurance and overall health.

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Infographic showing various Football Chef job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.
EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF, LUCAS OIL STADIUM

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF, LUCAS OIL STADIUM

Centerplate

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$62K - $79K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

We are currently seeking an Executive Sous Chef at Lucas Oil Stadium & Indiana Convention Center.
The Executive Sous Chef supervises and directs the activities of the Culinary team and assures that foods are prepared using fundamental cooking techniques, seasoned for maximum taste and flavor, and served in an aesthetically pleasing manner.
The Executive Sous Chef directs all aspects of foodservice production and service, ensuring that approved food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. The Executive Sous Chef directly supervises the preparation and production of the restaurant's menus and manages shifts.
The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for training, mentoring and helping to develop other Culinarians, and for monitoring and organizing the flow of activity within the kitchen in a way that complements and supports the overall operation.
Essential Responsibilities
  • Participate as part of Culinary Leadership Team to manage a culinary department for the preparation of foods served to the customers in a consistent and timely manner.
  • Ensure Kitchen Safety and Sanitation conforms to all Centerplate, regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products.
  • Contribute to goal of 100% customer satisfaction through personal commitment to customer service and leading the culinary team by example.

Skills & Requirements
Qualifications/Skills
Required:
  • Minimum of 10 years in a culinary leadership position with increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Minimum of 3 years leading a culinary operation with annual revenues in excess of $5 million.
  • Ability to promote and participate in a team environment.
  • Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.
  • AOS or higher Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program or equivalent professional certification.

Preferred:
  • BA/BS Business or Hospitality Degree from an accredited college or university.
  • ACF Certified Executive Chef or ACF Certified Culinary Administrator

Other requirements include but are not limited to:
Subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight (pots, pans, etc.); must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.
Hours are often extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.
***Please include salary requirements when applying.***
Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Centerplate. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.
Centerplate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.
About Centerplate
Centerplate is a global leader in live event hospitality, "Making It Better To Be There®" for more than 115 million guests each year at more than 350 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues across North America, Europe and the United Kingdom. Centerplate has provided event hospitality services to 30 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 13 Super Bowls, 21 World Series, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. Within the last year, Centerplate has added a new division in the United Kingdom, expanded to heritage venues across Scotland, signed a joint venture to serve the new home of Spain's Atletico de Madrid football club, and through its wholly-owned subsidiary Fifth Dining, the food and beverage partner for Saks Fifth Avenue, launched in Chicago the first Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue restaurant.

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