Executive Chef

Delaware North at Progressive Field; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 81,900 - 110,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Delaware North at Progressive Field is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and service teams at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. You will develop recipes, manage food cost, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a high-volume setting.

The role requires a minimum of three years as an Executive Chef in high-volume operations, with culinary credentials and ServSafe/Food Safety certifications. Strong leadership and budgeting skills are essential for success in this global

Qualifications

• Requires strong financial acumen with P&L budgeting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with POS systems and inventory tools.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams.
• Develop recipes, portion specs, and standard prep procedures; set purchasing specs and budgetary allotments.
• Prepare operational reports; identify trends and make recommendations for success.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and health regulations.
• Oversee invoicing, labor tracking, scheduling, food and labor cost control, inventory, and HR policies.

Skills

P&L budgeting

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Education

Culinary Arts degree or certificate

ServSafe certification

Food Safety Handler certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. As Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen and service teams in delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.

If you’re an inspiring leader and innovative recipe developer looking for the next chapter of your career at a global hospitality company, apply now for this Executive Chef position.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $81,900 – $110,600 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members’ personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, adverse trends, and make recommendations for success
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards
• Possess working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies

More about you

• Minimum three years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, industry-leading concept with 10 years’ culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
• Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

Shift details

Days, Evenings, Holidays, Evenings as needed, Weekends, 12hr shift, Events