Food Service Director Dietitian for Professional Sports team

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We are seeking a Food Service Director / Registered Dietitian to lead the performance nutrition and food service program for a professional sports team in San Jose CA. This is a unique opportunity to shape the fueling strategies of elite athletes while managing a small closeknit culinary team.

Who We are Looking For

In this highly visible and handson role you will serve as both the Director of Food Service and the personal Dietitian to professional athletes focusing on fueling performance through nutrition operational excellence and meaningful relationships. Youll join a familylike collaborative environment and work closely with chefs athletic staff and players to ensure each meal is crafted with purpose flavor and precision.

Your Role and Impact

As the FSD/RD you will lead a dedicated team of five in a premium kitchen environment while acting as a trusted nutrition advisor to individual players. From sourcing fresh local ingredients to designing personalized performance plans your work will directly support the health recovery and peak performance of every athlete you serve. Youll also champion a foodfirst culture that supports wellness accountability and high standards across the board.

What You will Do

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead mentor and schedule a culinary team of 5 (chefs prep staff and service support).
• Oversee all food service operations and ensure consistent of highquality meals.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are upheld across all meal services.
• Support special events and match day functions with ontime meal delivery and presentation.

Nutrition & Athlete Experience

• Create individualized meal plans tailored to player performance health and preferences.
• Align food strategy with the broader goals of coaching training and medical teams.
• Provide ongoing education and engagement around performance nutrition.
• Maintain visibility and build trust with athletes by being present and approachable.

Culinary Vision & Sourcing

• Champion a menu built around whole performancefocused foods with local sourcing when possible.
• Establish partnerships with suppliers and farms to deliver quality and consistency.
• Support innovation in presentation meal planning and taste experience for elite athletes.

Cost & Vendor Management

• Maintain food cost and inventory within budget.
• Manage procurement and vendor relationships.
• Monitor inventory and reduce waste while maintaining quality.

What Youll Need

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required.
• 5 years in food service or sports nutrition; 2 years in leadership or directorlevel role.
• Experience with catering menu planning and event nutrition (preferably in a performance setting).
• Strong culinary and kitchen operations knowledge.
• Excellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working directly with professional or elitelevel athletes.
• ServSafe Certification required or willingness to obtain.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.
• A high level of professionalism confidentiality and flexibility with schedule needs.

Whats in It for You

Schedule: MondayFriday 4050 hours/week with occasional evenings/weekends based on team schedules.
Compensation: Competitive salary between $110k and $120k based on experience potential 10 yearly bonus based on performance.

Access to full benefits including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee wellness programs
• Career development and learning opportunities

Why Thomas Cuisine

At Thomas Cuisine we believe in the power of food to support performance health and human connection. As a privately held awardwinning culinary service provider we do things differentlywith humility passion and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our team members are purposeful peopledriven and dedicated to delivering REAL Food Genuine Service Enduring Relationships.

Required Experience:

Director