Job Details

The Houston Texans are in a season of growth and are seeking an individual for the position of Performance Sous Chef.
Our Texans Teammate Habits:
Dedication to the team
Be adaptable
Passion for work
Win with integrity
Own the outcome
Culture: We attract the best and brightest professionals by nurturing core ideals such as character, hard work, discipline, and teamwork. We reward performances and demand a total commitment to excellence and a will to win in everything that we choose to do.
Basic Function: The Houston Texans are seeking a Performance Sous Chef to join our Performance Kitchen Team. This role is a unique opportunity to contribute to athlete performance, health, and recovery through high-quality, performance-driven meals and culinary excellence.
Job Function (Duties & Responsibilities):
* Lead and execute dinner meal service with a focus on quality, consistency, and performance nutrition.
* Collaborate on menu development with the Executive Performance Sous Chef and Director of Team Wellness.
* Mentor and train hourly culinary staff, ensuring high culinary standards.
* Support meal services across all meal periods, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
* Participate in team travel feeding operations, including pre-travel planning, action station management, and post-game meal distribution.
* Assist in developing culinary education programs for players, staff, and families.
* Build relationships with local and regional food purveyors to create avenues for players and families to purchase high-quality ingredients.
* Manage procurement, inventory, and food safety systems to ensure operational excellence.
* Contribute to sustainability initiatives through waste reduction and recycling programs.
* Perform various other tasks that may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Team Wellness.
Subject to reasonable accommodations, position requires routine face-to-face personal interaction with other Club personnel; therefore, job responsibilities must be physically performed in the Club offices and not in a telecommuting manner.
Skills Required:
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Team-first mindset with a collaborative approach to kitchen operations.
* Passion for culinary education and performance nutrition.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with flexible work hours (including nights, weekends, and holidays).
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management systems.
Education/Experience:
* Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university preferred.
* High School Diploma required.
* Minimum three to five (3-5) years professional culinary experience in high-volume kitchens.
* ServeSafe Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire)
Title: Performance Sous Chef
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Nutrition & Wellness
Reports to: Director of Team Wellness
Please note that while resumes of all candidates will be considered, as a way for the Texans organization to acknowledge and reciprocate the tremendous support given the Team by local fans and the local community in general, qualified candidates with permanent addresses in the Houston metropolitan and surrounding areas will be given first consideration whenever possible.
If your skills and experience match our available position requirements, a Human Resources representative will contact you directly. Due to the volume of resumes received by the Houston Texans, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.