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Banquet Sous Chef

Aspen, CO

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Auberge Collection

Banquet Sous Chef

Aspen, CO

$75K - $78K/yr

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 ...

Auberge Collection

Banquet Sous Chef

Aspen, CO · On-site

$75K - $78K/yr

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 ...

Auberge Collection

Banquet Chef

Dallas, TX

We are seeking a dynamic Banquet Chef to lead large-scale culinary execution with precision ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

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Executive Sous Chef

Telluride, CO

$80K - $110K/yr

Join our team as Executive Sous Chef and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

Auberge Collection

Executive Sous Chef

Telluride, CO · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Join our team as Executive Sous Chef and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the ... Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus ...

Henderson Sport & Social

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Multi-Purpose indoor turf fields for indoor soccer, box lacrosse, flag football and baseball ... chefs, cooks and other kitchen employees to assure that food production is economical and ...

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How much do football chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 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 May 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,225 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Sous Chef | Full-Time | Kansas Athletics Performance Dining

Oak View Group

Lawrence, KS • On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

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6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 34 rated event venues

Job description

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Position Summary The Sous Chef will actively supervise, coach, counsel, direct, train and mentor employees in meeting company quality standards. The Sous Chef will actively and independently manage all aspects of employee relations to ensure a positive, harmonious, compliant and cooperative work environment. This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the University of Kansas Performance Dining. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability, professional presentation, outstanding interpersonal skills, self-direction and strong management and independent decision-making skills are required. This role pays an annual salary of $65,000-$75,000 Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays) This position will remain open until June 26, 2026. About the Venue Allen Fieldhouse: Iconic home of KU men's and women's basketball. David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium: Historic football stadium, centerpiece of the KU Gateway District redevelopment. Horejsi Family Volleyball Arena: State-of-the-art facility dedicated to KU volleyball, located adjacent to Allen Fieldhouse. Rock Chalk Park: Track & Field Stadium: Elite competition venue with Class I certification.Soccer Stadium: Hosts KU women's soccer matches. Hoglund Ballpark: Baseball stadium near Allen Fieldhouse. Responsibilities
  • Supervises all line set-up, prep and breakdown activities. Responsible for in-service delegation of tasks to line personnel.
  • Supervises all buffet, beverage, break, and carving table set-up and breakdown. Responsible for set-up of all equipment necessary for above mentioned areas, including but not limited to: chaffing dishes, sternos, china, serving ware, silverware, bowls and platters, heating lamps, and cutting boards
  • Assists Executive Chef with fulfilling kitchen record keeping and administrative requirements including food inventories and ordering of food products. Responsible for organizing employee work schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage for all kitchen areas.
  • Measure, mix and cook ingredients according to recipes
  • Use a variety of pots, pans, knives and other equipment to prepare and serve food.
  • Maintain a clean kitchen. At the end of the day there should be NO food debris on the floor, walls, equipment, work tables, ceilings or any other surface located with-in the kitchen area. This same standard must be maintained in all food production areas outside of the main kitchen.
  • Ensures kitchen staff are aware of work place expectations by providing on-going assistance, training and mentoring to kitchen staff. Promote a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative workplace environment by working side by side with staff.
  • Assists Executive Chef to ensure quality, consistency and concept are maintained. Monitors production of food preparation, ensuring recipe specifications, portion controls, and kitchen timings are met. Monitors all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitary and quality standards.
  • Monitor events, materials and surroundings.
  • Guide, direct and motivate kitchen employees.
  • Ensure that all food safety standards are followed.
  • Communicate with supervisors, peers and subordinates.
  • Make decisions and solve problems. Organize, plan and prioritize work.
  • Evaluate information against standards.
  • Carry out ideas, programs, systems or products.
  • Document and record all personnel discipline information. Work with Human resources for personnel discipline issues.
  • Other duties as assigned by Executive Chef.
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent GED.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years in similar position in an upscale banquet, hotel or convention center setting with prior supervisory experience.
  • State issued Health Certificate and immunizations are required.
  • Technical proficiency and experience demonstrating verifiable knowledge of food preparation methods.
  • Ability to positively interact with diverse personalities, including co-workers, subordinates, guests and purveyors in a variety of work situations. Must have active listening and effective communication skills.
  • Ability to develop results-oriented staff through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling. Ability to assist others in developing needed skills for effective job performance.
  • Ability to positively distribute responsibility to others to meet objectives and achieve desired results.
  • Ability to recognize problems and to creatively and expeditiously find solutions. Ability to set priorities and use initiative; solid decision-maker.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented, multi-task and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing environment.
  • Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule; able and willing to work nights, weekends and long hours.
  • Ability to speak clearly so that listeners may understand.
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry heavy objects.
  • Must have a good sense of taste and smell.
  • Must be Serve Safe certified.
  • Knowledge of and skill in using computer software, including MS Word/ Excel/ Outlook.
  • Ability to work closely with kitchen staff, but also spend time alone cooking.
  • Must be able to supervise, coach, and train employees.
  • Provide excellent service to customers.
  • General knowledge for the health and safety of patrons and staff.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly when speaking or in writing.
  • Identify problems and review information.
  • Must be constantly aware of frequently changing events in cooking processes.
  • Must maintain high level of concentration.
  • Must be able to multi-task.
  • Knowledge of the rules and uses of numbers in mathematics. Areas of knowledge include arithmetic, algebra, geometry and statistics.
  • Knowledge of US Foods Menu Profit Pro a plus.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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