Arena Dining Executive Chef — Multi-Restaurant Ops

Delaware North; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition or certification reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice seeks an Executive Chef of Restaurants to lead culinary operations at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. You will oversee multiple restaurants, hire and develop teams, and drive high-quality dining experiences for premier events.

The role requires a proven track record in high-volume hospitality, strong financial skills, and certification in food safety. You will implement menus, manage costs, and ensure compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume setting.
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required.
• Strong financial and computer skills; knowledge of P&L and budgeting; proficient with MS Office and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specs, and standard prep procedures; determine purchasing specs and budgets for all menu items.
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, trends, and make recommendations for success.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with company and health department policies and standards.
• Oversee invoicing, labor tracking, scheduling, food cost and inventory control, and hiring policies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial skills

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Culinary Arts degree

ServSafe certification

Food Safety Handler certification

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Invoice tracking software

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice seeks an Executive Chef of Restaurants to lead culinary operations at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. You will oversee multiple restaurants, hire and develop teams, and drive high-quality dining experiences for premier events.

The role requires a proven track record in high-volume hospitality, strong financial skills, and certification in food safety. You will implement menus, manage costs, and ensure compliance across operations.