Arena Kitchen Leader: High-Volume, Event-Driven Cuisine

Delaware North at Bridgestone Arena; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition/certification reimbursement

Friends and family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at Bridgestone Arena seeks a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, overseeing daily operations and ensuring top-quality food for large events. You will drive menu execution, coaching staff, and maintaining standards across high-volume service in a premier venue.

You will manage costs, collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu design, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with management in a large production kitchen or high-volume operation.
• Leadership, coaching, and motivation abilities for a diverse team.
• Experience monitoring food and labor costs, menu costing, ordering, and inventory.
• Proficient computer skills (Word and Excel).
• Certifications: ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper techniques, recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, while creating a cohesive work environment.
• Support food and labor cost management, scheduling, inventory control, and ordering/receiving processes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu design and recipe development, with costing of bulk recipes.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen in compliance with health regulations and company policies.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team leadership

High-volume cooking

Food and labor cost control

Menu costing and design

Proficient with Word/Excel

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at Bridgestone Arena seeks a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, overseeing daily operations and ensuring top-quality food for large events. You will drive menu execution, coaching staff, and maintaining standards across high-volume service in a premier venue.

You will manage costs, collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu design, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.