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Home Chef

Executive Chef, Production (Contract)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online ... Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance, and performance of every meal leaving our high ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$23 - $24/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Profit Sharing At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Profit Sharing At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a ...

the Chef Agency

Chef De Cuisine

New York, NY

$120K - $125K/yr

Chef De Cuisine Location: NYC Salary: $110k-$120k Benefits: M/V/D + bonus, PTO Popular Restaurant ... Document key updates and insights to ensure alignment, enhance team performance and support ongoing ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Summit, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Profit Sharing At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a ...

Home Chef

Executive Chef, Production (Contract)

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

Validate consistent, premium taste, appearance, and performance of every meal leaving our high ... Train, coach, and develop sous chef staff, including weekly 1:1 sessions for their growth and ...

The Chef Agency

Chef De Cuisine

New York, NY · On-site

$72K - $99K/yr

Chef De Cuisine Location: NYC Salary: $110k-$120k Benefits: M/V/D + bonus, PTO Popular Restaurant ... Document key updates and insights to ensure alignment, enhance team performance and support ongoing ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

White Plains, NY · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Profit Sharing At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Boston, MA · On-site

$26 - $29/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Profit Sharing At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Westport, CT · On-site

$25 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Profit Sharing At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Wellesley, MA · On-site

$26 - $29/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Profit Sharing At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a ...

Tiny Spoon Chef

Full-time Personal Chef

Paterson, NJ · On-site

$23 - $28/hr

This full-time personal chef position is Monday through Friday, 8am-6pm, giving you evenings and ... Profit Sharing At our company, we value and recognize exceptional performance and dedication. As a ...

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How much do performance chef jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for performance chef in the United States is $99,528.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $126,000.00 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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PERFORMANCE EXECUTIVE CHEF - Boston Red Sox - Latin Cuisine a Plus!

Compass Group

Fort Myers, FL • On-site

$66K - $91K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Compass Group rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 1,060 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

292nd of 429 rated business services

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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 Executive Chef will improve player health and performance through the creation of nutritionally optimal meals and snacks for the players and coaches. The High-Performance Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing the culinary performance staff. As a multi-disciplinary team member, the high-performance chef will work to provide fresh, local, balanced, and nutrient-dense meals tailored specifically to the needs of the players and coaches. 

PERFORMANCE EXECUTIVE CHEF II 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 
    Lead culinary staff, including management of hiring and termination of appropriate personnel, scheduling and reviewing hours, conducting regular performance reviews, and, if vital, terminating staff in conjunction with human resources 
    Assist in establishing a culinary budget, including menu costing, inventory tracking, and invoice processing 
    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
    Establish relationships with quality, nutritional-minded vendors to procure seasonal, local and sustainable ingredients 
    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. 

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf 

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: 1530970

Flik Hospitality Group 

Shane Tirpak 

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