Executive Chef - High-Volume Sports & Events

Delaware North; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden in Boston, MA is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, suites, catering and events.

You will drive innovative menus, manage budgets and inventory, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure top-tier guest experiences across more than 200 events annually. Relocation assistance is provided; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to ten years of Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, multi-concept operation
• Culinary Arts degree or certificate preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required
• Strong financial and computer skills, including experience with P&Ls, budgeting, forecasting, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, Microsoft Office Suite, and point-of-sale systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and event-based hours as business needs require
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop culinary teams while partnering effectively with operations and leadership to deliver best-in-class hospitality experiences

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, restaurants, luxury suites, catering, team dining, and events while ensuring execution
• Develop innovative menus and standard preparation procedures that support TD Garden’s reputation
• Manage culinary financial performance through budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls; oversee inventory and waste reduction
• Maintain compliance with health, HACCP, ServSafe, OSHA, sanitation, safety, and allergen management standards
• Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a high-performing culinary team and foster accountability and innovation

Skills

Executive leadership

Hospitality operations

Budgeting & forecasting

Food cost control

Team development

Allergen management

Education

Culinary Arts degree

ServSafe certification

Food Safety Handler certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at TD Garden in Boston, MA is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across concessions, premium clubs, suites, catering and events.

You will drive innovative menus, manage budgets and inventory, mentor a high-performing team, and ensure top-tier guest experiences across more than 200 events annually. Relocation assistance is provided; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications are required.