Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Stadium Kitchen

Delaware North; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus based onlevel

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or professional cert.reimb

Generous friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and service teams, delivering exceptional food and guest experiences across all events.

You will develop menus, manage food costs and labor, supervise daily operations, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with stadium partners. A comprehensive relocation package is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years as an Executive Chef in high-volume settings.
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe certification required.
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience with budgets and P&Ls.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost mgmt

Operations mgmt

Team coaching

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

ServSafe / Food Safety Handler

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Budgeting & P&Ls

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and service teams, delivering exceptional food and guest experiences across all events.

You will develop menus, manage food costs and labor, supervise daily operations, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with stadium partners. A comprehensive relocation package is provided for the right candidate.