Chef de Cuisine — Premium Club Kitchen Lead

Delaware North; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 81,900 - 110,600; 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

Parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or certification reimburse

Friends and family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the Truss Club kitchen at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. You will drive refined menu execution, food quality, and team performance in a premier hospitality setting.

Lead a high-volume, premium program; collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and presentations, while ensuring safety, sanitation, and cost controls are maintained across events and daily service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of culinary leadership experience in a high‑volume environment.
• Strong hands‑on cooking skills with lead-by-example capability.
• Experience with premium food presentation, buffet execution, action stations, and high‑volume service.
• Knowledge of recipe adherence, menu development, food costing, ordering, inventory, labor management, and sanitation standards.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse culinary team in a fast‑paced setting.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) as needed.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications are required or obtainable.
• Culinary degree or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations for the Truss Club, ensuring food quality, presentation, timing, and service standards.
• Supervise, train, and coach culinary team members, creating a positive kitchen culture.
• Partner with Executive Chef on menu planning, recipe development, seasonal offerings, and premium club presentations.
• Ensure recipes, portion standards, preparation methods, and plating expectations are followed.
• Oversee daily production, prep, station setup, service flow, and post-event breakdown.
• Support food and labor cost management including scheduling, ordering, inventory control, waste reduction, and proper utilization.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen meeting all health regulations.
• Monitor food quality and presentation during events and adjust as needed.
• Collaborate with FOH to support premium club experience and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for culinary staff.
• Support special events, tastings, and other premium hospitality needs.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hands-on cooking

Menu development

Food costing

Inventory management

Labor management

Sanitation standards

Team coaching

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead the Truss Club kitchen at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. You will drive refined menu execution, food quality, and team performance in a premier hospitality setting.

Lead a high-volume, premium program; collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and presentations, while ensuring safety, sanitation, and cost controls are maintained across events and daily service.