Contract Chef | Highmark Stadium

Legends Global; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem $50/day

1099 Independent Contractor

Job summary

Highmark Stadium seeks four Contract Executive Chefs to lead culinary operations for Bills games and major events. You will direct event-day food production, quality control, and team performance in a high-energy stadium environment.

The role demands executive-level experience, strong leadership, and a passion for large-scale hospitality. Join a premier NFL venue and contribute to exceptional guest experiences across concessions, clubs, suites, and hospitality spaces.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience required.
• Previous experience in high-volume hospitality, sports and entertainment venues, hotels, resorts, or large-scale catering operations preferred.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Reliable transportation and ability to commit to all scheduled events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and execution for assigned culinary operations.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest quality standards.
• Support and lead kitchen teams during game days and special events.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to execute menus and event logistics.
• Assist in managing staff productivity, food quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team management

High-volume hospitality

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Highmark Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, is seeking four experienced culinary leaders to join our hospitality team as Contract Executive Sous Chefs. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the culinary operations at one of the most exciting sports and entertainment venues in the country.Selected chefs will play a key role in delivering exceptional food and guest experiences across stadium concessions, premium clubs, suites, and hospitality spaces for all games and special events.Position SummaryThe Contract Chef will provide culinary leadership and operational support for event-day food production and execution. The ideal candidate is an experienced executive-level chef with a passion for large-scale hospitality, quality execution, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment.Position DetailsPosition: Contract Executive Chef / Executive Sous ChefCompensation: $300 per dayPer Diem: $50 per day for travel and mealsClassification: 1099 Independent ContractorLocation: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NYCommitment: Must be available to work all Buffalo Bills home games and scheduled stadium eventsKey ResponsibilitiesOversee food preparation and execution for assigned culinary operations.Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest quality standards.Support and lead kitchen teams during game days and special events.Maintain compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations.Collaborate with culinary leadership to execute menus and event logistics.Assist in managing staff productivity, food quality, and operational efficiency.QualificationsExecutive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience required.Previous experience in high-volume hospitality, sports and entertainment venues, hotels, resorts, or large-scale catering operations preferred.Proven leadership and team management skills.Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.Ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.Reliable transportation and ability to commit to all scheduled events.What We OfferOpportunity to work at a premier NFL venue.Exposure to high-profile sporting and entertainment events.Competitive daily compensation and per diem.A chance to collaborate with an elite culinary and hospitality team.