The Opportunity
Delaware North Sportservice is searching for an Executive Sous Chef to join our team at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. As Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the daily supervision and production of all kitchen operations and events. This chef will oversee premium suites and kitchens at the unit.
If you’re dedicated, passionate, and ambitious and looking for an opportunity to grow your culinary career with a leading hospitality company, apply now for this Executive Sous Chef position.
Pay
Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $56900 - $76800 / year
In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.
Benefits
At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
- Paid vacation days and holidays
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
- Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef with daily supervision and production of all operations and events
- Showcase culinary expertise with refined cooking technique, style, and taste
- Hire and train kitchen and service team members; supervise activities of supervisors, cooks, and utility workers
- Coordinate kitchen operations and plan menus while monitoring labor and food costs
- Oversee inventory of food product; coordinate product ordering and receiving
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience in culinary arts, including previous experience working in the back-of-house in a high-volume restaurant or banquets department and in a management role
- ServSafe certification not required but preferred
- Knowledge of best practices for monitoring of food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, and inventory procedures
- Ability to follow and write bulk recipes
- Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and kitchen computer production systems; knowledge of basic accounting procedures
- Ability to lead, coach, develop, and train kitchen team members
- Other assigned duties
Shift Details
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Who We Are
Delaware North is the concessions and retail partner at Bridgestone Arena dating back to 1996. The multipurpose venue is home to the NHL's Nashville Predators. We manage concession outlets and four clubs, including an exclusive lounge offering an all-inclusive food and beverage experience.
At Delaware North, you’ll love where you work, who you work with, and how your day unfolds. Whether it’s in sporting venues, casinos, airports, national parks, iconic hotels, or premier restaurants, there’s no telling where your career can ultimately take you. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, stability and growth. If you have drive and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.
Delaware North Companies, Incorporated and its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North is an equal opportunity employer.
