Executive Sous Chef (Rogers Place)

Compass Group Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Health benefits

Learning opportunities

Mental health resources

Job summary

Compass Group Canada is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations in a fast-paced NHL arena environment. You will drive executional excellence, team leadership, and food safety compliance across Premium Clubs, Suites, and Concessions.

The role requires guiding a culinary team, ensuring menu consistency, and maintaining cost control while delivering exceptional guest experiences during events and game days.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Arena, stadium, hotel, or high-volume culinary catering experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and large-scale food production.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support culinary operations for NHL game days, concerts, and special events; conduct daily briefings, confirm schedules, delegate tasks, and address concerns.
• Manage Chef de Cuisines and support performance management of culinary team members.
• Ensure consistent execution of menus across Premium and Concession platforms.
• Oversee food production, plating standards, and service timing.
• Coach and develop Sous Chefs, cooks, and culinary team members.
• Support scheduling, labor efficiency, and event readiness.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen management, HSQA, and COR standards.
• Assist with inventory control, ordering, and food cost management.
• Collaborate with Operations, Premium Services, and FOH leadership.
• Act as Manager-on-Duty when required.

Education

Red Seal Certification or equivalent

Job description

About Us

From NHL hockey games to concerts and high-profile special events, we are passionate about delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests. As a premier sports and events venue, our success is driven by strong leadership, operational excellence, and a collaborative, people-first culture.

Job Summary

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations within a fast-paced, high-volume NHL arena environment. This role is responsible for executional excellence, team leadership, food safety compliance, and operational readiness across Premium Clubs, Suites, Concessions, and Live Event hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support culinary operations for NHL game days, concerts, and special events. This includes conducting daily briefings with the culinary team, confirming schedules, delegating tasks, and addressing employee or operational concerns
• Manage Chef de Cuisines and support with performance management with the culinary team members
• Ensure consistent execution of menus across Premium and Concession platforms
• Oversee food production, plating standards, and service timing
• Coach and develop Sous Chefs, cooks, and culinary team members
• Support scheduling, labor efficiency, and event readiness
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen management, HSQA, and COR standards
• Assist with inventory control, ordering, and food cost management
• Collaborate with Operations, Premium Services, and FOH leadership
• Act as Manager-on-Duty when required

Qualifications

• Red Seal Certification or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
• Arena, stadium, hotel, or high-volume culinary catering experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of food safety and large-scale food production
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules

What’s in it for you?

• Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
• The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
• Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
• Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
• A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. Our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
• We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] for further information.