Executive Chef: High-Volume Sports & Events Kitchen

Radisson Plaza Hotel; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Event Center seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, balancing high-volume event demands with daily production and athlete dining. You will drive consistent quality and financial performance while maintaining a hands-on leadership presence across outlets.

This role requires a systems-driven leader with a proven track record in concessions, banquets, and multi-outlet operations. You will manage a large culinary team, optimize workflows, and partner with WMU Athletics to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume venues.
• Experience with concessions, banquets, and multi-outlet operations.
• Institutional or performance dining experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations for high-volume venues and events.
• Lead daily operations of WMU APC cafeteria and concessions.
• Hire, train, and manage a large culinary team across platforms.
• Develop scalable systems for high-volume events and daily operations.
• Manage food and labor costs, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume operations

Concessions & banquets

Team leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Kalamazoo Event Center seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, balancing high-volume event demands with daily production and athlete dining. You will drive consistent quality and financial performance while maintaining a hands-on leadership presence across outlets.

This role requires a systems-driven leader with a proven track record in concessions, banquets, and multi-outlet operations. You will manage a large culinary team, optimize workflows, and partner with WMU Athletics to