Executive Chef - High-Volume Sports & Entertainment

Delaware North; Detroit (MI); 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 professional cert. Reim

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden in Boston, MA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, catering and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences at 200+ annual events.

Requires 5–10 years as an Executive Chef in high-volume venues; ServSafe/Food Safety Handler; strong financial skills; ability to lead teams; flexible schedule; relocation considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to ten years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, multi-concept operation.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required.
• Strong financial and computer skills, including experience with P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, food and labor cost management, inventory control.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and event-based hours.
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop culinary teams and partner with operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, restaurants, luxury suites, catering, team dining, and events.
• Develop innovative menus, culinary concepts, recipes, and standard procedures that support TD Garden’s reputation.
• Manage culinary financial performance: budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, inventory and waste reduction.
• Maintain compliance with health, HACCP, ServSafe, OSHA, sanitation and allergen standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a high-performing culinary team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Financial acumen

Menu development

Staff mentorship

Allergen management

Education

Culinary Arts degree

ServSafe Certification

Food Safety Handler Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden in Boston, MA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, catering and events, delivering exceptional guest experiences at 200+ annual events.

Requires 5–10 years as an Executive Chef in high-volume venues; ServSafe/Food Safety Handler; strong financial skills; ability to lead teams; flexible schedule; relocation considered.