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Catherine's Market

Pastry Chef

Alexander City, AL · On-site

Pastry Chef Responsibilities for Pastry Chef * Create and prepare all pastry items as required by ... Punctual and discipline to ensure optimal work performance * Physically able to stand for long ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Executive Chef

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for ...

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Executive Chef

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Executive Chef

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for ...

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Executive Chef

Montgomery, AL

$75K - $80K/yr

Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for ...

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Gecko Hospitality

Sous Chef

Birmingham, AL

$46K - $63K/yr

Sous Chef Upscale Casual-Culinary Leader If you are a Sous Chef looking to join an award winning ... Benefits: · Very Competitive Compensation ($65,000 - $72,000) · Quarterly Performance Bonus · ...

Catherine's Market

Executive Chef

Alexander City, AL

$60K - $83K/yr

Executive Chef - About Catherine's Market: Built in 2009, Catherine's Market is a boutique style ... Conduct performance reviews and implement ongoing skill development. Quality Control * Taste dishes ...

Stix Restaurant

Hibachi Chef

Spanish Fort, AL

Bring energy to every performance and treat customers with respect and good manners. * Repeat ... Keep chef cart and utensils clean and sanitized. Help maintain restaurant cleanliness and follow ...

STIX

Hibachi Chef

Spanish Fort, AL · On-site

Bring energy to every performance and treat customers with respect and good manners. * Repeat ... Keep chef cart and utensils clean and sanitized. Help maintain restaurant cleanliness and follow ...

Mintex Technology

Executive Chef

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$90K/yr

... performance. Operational Scope: Facilities: * 3 Cafés (GE Café, Admin Café, Engine Room Grab ... Executive Chef expected to rotate across all shifts during initial onboarding. * Saturday ...

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Be Seen First

Executive Chef

Montgomery, AL · On-site

$75K - $80K/yr

Our Executive Chefs develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. This individual is accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for ...

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Wind Creek Hospitality

Property Executive Chef

Atmore, AL · On-site

$47K - $65K/yr

The Property Executive Chef is responsible for effective use of all assigned culinary personnel to ... Creates a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual ...

Wind Creek Hospitality

Executive Chef

Wetumpka, AL · On-site

$63K - $88K/yr

As the Executive Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our food service ... Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on the performance of the food service ...

Troon

Executive Sous Chef

Tuscaloosa, AL

$53K - $68K/yr

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Sous Chef: * Oversees all food production operations at the ... Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. * Regular and reliable attendance. * Performs ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance chef in Alabama is $90,211.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,400.00 and $114,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Performance Chef, you need a deep understanding of nutrition, advanced culinary techniques, and experience in meal planning tailored to athletic or high-performance clients, often supported by culinary or nutrition certifications. Familiarity with specialized kitchen equipment, dietary management software, and sometimes certifications like ServSafe or nutrition-focused credentials add value. Strong communication, adaptability, and organizational skills help you succeed in high-pressure, team-centric environments. These abilities are vital for delivering precise, nutritious meals that align with performance goals and client needs while working efficiently with multidisciplinary teams.

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As a Performance Chef, your daily responsibilities often include designing menus that meet the specific nutritional requirements of athletes or high-performance clients, preparing balanced meals, and managing ingredient sourcing to ensure freshness and quality. You'll collaborate closely with nutritionists, trainers, and sometimes medical staff to adapt recipes and meal schedules to individual or team goals. In addition to cooking, tasks may involve monitoring food safety, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and keeping detailed records for dietary tracking. The pace can be fast and routines may change based on training or competition schedules, making flexibility and attention to detail especially important. Working as a Performance Chef is both challenging and rewarding, as you directly contribute to the health and success of your clients.

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PERFORMANCE SOUS CHEF - Auburn Athletics

Compass Group

Auburn University, AL • On-site

$41K - $56K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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What makes FLIK click


What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
 

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Job Summary

The Performance Sous Chef  for this account will improve player health and performance through the creation of nutritionally optimal meals and snacks for the players and coaches. The Performance Sous Chef  will be responsible for overseeing the culinary performance staff.   Will work to provide fresh, local, balanced, and nutrient-dense meals tailored specifically to the needs of the players and coaches. 

CHEF RESPONSIBILITIES:


    Develop recipes, source, build and implement menus for all player, coach and staff meals and ownership needs, with a focus on nutrient-dense foods to optimize health and performance 
    Implement procedures for serving food, as well as rotating and storing food within coolers, freezers, dry storage, etc. applying a FIFO approach (including labeling, dating, rotating, and screening products to meet food safety and organizational standards.) Development of guidelines for discarding or returning products that do not meet the organizational standards
    Synchronize and prepare lunches for the business and administration sector of the organization around the needs of player and coach meals during the off-season 

ATHLETE CENTERED APPROACH:


    Knowledge of nutrition needs and demands of an athlete
    Collaborate with team dietitians as a multi-disciplinary team member of the performance nutrition department and advise on culinary methods and techniques for meals related to the athletes' needs

SKILLS & ABILITIES:


    Comprehensive understanding of menu item specifics including, but not limited to, dietary restrictions, food allergies and intolerances, ingredients, preparation processes, holding and serving temperatures, and HACCP guidelines

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:


    A minimum of three (1-3) years of experience in a culinary management role within an athletic nutrition setting (ex. professional sports team, collegiate athletic department, or Olympic team setting) preferred.
    Bachelors' degree in culinary arts, nutrition, food science, and/or related field a plus

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Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Personal Leave

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1542943

Flik Hospitality Group 

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