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Performance Chef Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Sous Chef

Niles, OH · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Our Sous Chefs partner with the Executive Chef to provide direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback on job performance. The Sous Chefs are responsible for ...

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Executive Chef

Troy, OH · On-site

$80K/yr

... performance evaluations and support ongoing culinary development Maintain proper staffing levels ... Chef experience in a country club, private club, hotel, or upscale dining environment Proven ...

Sous Chef

Cincinnati, OH

$48K - $64K/yr

Sous Chef Department/Location: Olio Restaurant Supervisor: Chef De Cuisine/ General Manager ... of the performance management process. • Optimize financial results (drive sales and control ...

Executive Chef at Ridge and Rail Are you a culinary professional with a passion for creativity ... Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching as needed. Food Safety & Compliance * Ensure ...

Evaluate staff performance and foster professional growth. Qualifications: * Proven experience as a Banquet Chef or in a similar leadership role. * Strong culinary, leadership, and organizational ...

Sous Chef

Akron, OH

$47K - $64K/yr

... Chef ... Hire, train, supervise, and, when necessary, performance-manage kitchen staff to enhance overall ...

Sous Chef

Akron, OH

$47K - $64K/yr

... Chef ... Hire, train, supervise, and, when necessary, performance-manage kitchen staff to enhance overall ...

Executive Chef

Silver Lake, OH · On-site

$65K - $90K/yr

Executive Chef at Silver Lake Country Club | Silver Lake, OH | Invited Ready to join a dynamic ... They are also accountable for the financial performance of the kitchen, driving profitability while ...

Our popular restaurant is looking for a forward-thinking and talented executive chef to give our ... Provide guidance and direction to staff, including setting performance standards and monitoring ...

Sous Chef

Pemberville, OH

$47K - $63K/yr

Monitors and evaluates staff performance and provide feedback to the Executive Chef. * Mentoring culinary staff as needed. * Trains and assists staff in proper procedures and policies. * Ensure ...

Sous Chef

Akron, OH · On-site

$22/hr

... Chef ... Hire, train, supervise, and, when necessary, performance-manage kitchen staff to enhance overall ...

Sous Chef

Pemberville, OH · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Monitors and evaluates staff performance and provide feedback to the Executive Chef. * Mentoring culinary staff as needed. * Trains and assists staff in proper procedures and policies. * Ensure ...

Sous Chef

Pemberville, OH · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Monitors and evaluates staff performance and provide feedback to the Executive Chef. * Mentoring culinary staff as needed. * Trains and assists staff in proper procedures and policies. * Ensure ...

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How much do performance chef jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance chef in Ohio is $94,621.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,300.00 and $119,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

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.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Performance Chef?

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.

What is a Performance Chef job?

A Performance Chef specializes in creating meals that optimize athletic performance, recovery, and overall health. They work closely with sports teams, individual athletes, or organizations to design nutritionally balanced menus tailored to specific training and competition needs. Their role involves sourcing quality ingredients, meal planning, and adjusting recipes based on dietary goals. They collaborate with nutritionists, coaches, and medical staff to ensure meals align with performance objectives.

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Infographic showing various Performance Chef job openings in Ohio as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 55% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 14% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $94,621 per year, or $45.5 per hour.
EXECUTIVE CHEF 2- Ohio State University Greek House Chefs

EXECUTIVE CHEF 2- Ohio State University Greek House Chefs

GREEK HOUSE CHEFS INC

Columbus, OH • On-site

$25 - $27/hr

Other

Posted 12 days ago


Greek House Chefs rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

8th of 67 rated caterers


Job description

Summary/Objective:

The Executive Chef is responsible for managing/directing for all culinary activities for the GHC Kitchen they are employed in. This position will oversee all activity in the kitchen, train personnel under them, plan menus, oversee product purchasing and manage culinary budget. The Executive Chef will communicate with the house and GHC management consistently to ensure that all clients are happy and accommodated.

Essential Functions:

  • Ensures overall health of the account is positive and in good standing
  • Plans and directs food preparation and culinary activities
  • Modifies menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
  • Assists in recruiting and managing kitchen staff
  • Manages employee’s schedules and hours
  • Manages the GHC App
  • Ensures the overall cleanliness of your kitchen meets and exceeds GHC health and equipment cleaning standards
  • Makes periodic and regular inspections of units to observe quality of food preparation and service; food appearance; and cleanliness and sanitation of production and service areas, equipment, and employee appearance.
  • Coordinates all training activities for kitchen, and other production and service employees, including the identification and analysis of training needs and the design and implementation of programs to address these deficiencies.
  • Follows proper training manual procedures for equipment item requests. Properly filling out the document and submitting it to your superior before house submission.
  • Develops recipes and portion specifications in accordance with GHC standards with, nutritional needs, product specifications, ease of preparation and established procedures and budgetary constraints; participate in other menu planning activities to include the determination of purchasing specifications, product and recipe testing and menu development.
  • Creates and submits menu two weeks ahead to the GHC app for approval.
  • Submits budget on the GHC App by given time each week.
  • Checks with Campus Manager on weekly reports of app reviews
  • Schedules and attends food committee reviews at least once a month to ensure that the expectations of the house are being met.
  • Maintains a pleasant appearance and always be in a clean GHC Blue Embroider chef coat while in the kitchen.
  • Minimum work week of 40-45 hours.
  • Receives trucks and check for quantity and quality
  • Keeps availability open for up to 3 special events per semester. It is a requirement for all chefs to be present for these events. As the Executive Chef you will plan these events in accordance with the house’s specifications.
  • Maintains positive and professional working relationships with all vendors, directs, and clients, always.
  • Works with management to establish account specific service procedures. Implement, train, correct as needed to all levels below or as needed.
  • Abides with all scheduling and time management protocol as assigned by GHC management.
  • Monitors schedule and time management responsibilities of self and onsite staff.
  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of GHC Handbook
  • Transfers to other worksites as deemed necessary by management
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Abilities
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
  • Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Education and/or Experience:
  • 2-3 years Lead Sous or Executive Chef experience and/or culinary degree preferred.
Language Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals communicated in English.
Technology
  • Compliance software -
  • Data base user interface and query software -
  • Inventory management software -
  • Greek House Chefs App –
Tools
  • Commercial use blenders -
  • Commercial use broilers -
  • Commercial use convection ovens -
  • Commercial use cutlery - Boning knives; Chefs' knives
  • Commercial use deep fryers –
  • Commercial use mandolin slicers –
Skills
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Ability to communicate with chefs and students.
  • Ability to judge quality and quantity of raw and cooked items.
  • Knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
  • Instructing- Teaching others how to do something.
  • Negotiation- Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  • Social Perceptiveness- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Work Activities
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
  • Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
Work Context
  • Spend Time Standing - Continually or almost continually
  • Face-to-Face Discussions – Every day
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled - Every day
  • Very Hot or Cold Temperatures - Every day
  • Contact With Others - Constant contact with other.
Work Styles
  • Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
  • Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
  • Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Serv Safe Certification within the first available class scheduled following employment. Maintain certification through duration of employment.
  • Valid food handler’s card required
Physical Demands:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
  • Ability to stand over 2/3 of the time.
  • Ability to walk over 2/3 of the time.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs. under 1/3 of the time.
  • 90% Standing
  • 50% Walking
  • 10% Sitting
  • 50% Talking
  • 50% Hearing/Listening
  • 50% Using Hands to Finger...
  • 15% Stooping, Kneeling...
  • 75% Tasting or Smelling
  • 50% lifting: Up to 10 Pounds
  • 25% lifting: Up to 25 Pounds
  • 15% lifting: Up to 50 Pounds
  • 10% lifting: Over 50 Pounds

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