Executive Chef - High-Volume Sports & Entertainment

Delaware North; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or certification reimburse

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden, Boston, seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, catering and events. You’ll shape menus, control costs, and mentor a large culinary team to deliver memorable guest experiences at 200+ annual events.

Requires 5–10 years as Executive Chef in high-volume settings, ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications, and strong P&L and IT skills. Relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, multi-concept culinary operation.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required.
• Strong financial and computer skills, including P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, Microsoft Office Suite, and POS systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and event-based hours.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop culinary teams while partnering with operations and venue leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, restaurants, luxury suites, catering, team dining, and special events while ensuring exceptional execution and guest experience
• Develop innovative menus, culinary concepts, recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures
• Manage culinary financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, inventory management, and waste reduction
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with health department, HACCP, ServSafe, OSHA, sanitation, and allergen standards
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a high-performing culinary team and foster accountability and teamwork

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L budgeting experience

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Team leadership

Culinary operations management

Education

Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts

ServSafe certification

Food Safety Handler certification

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden, Boston, seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, catering and events. You’ll shape menus, control costs, and mentor a large culinary team to deliver memorable guest experiences at 200+ annual events.

Requires 5–10 years as Executive Chef in high-volume settings, ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications, and strong P&L and IT skills. Relocation support is provided.