Executive Chef of Restaurants, Little Caesars Arena

Delaware North Co; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; 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.reimb

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit seeks an Executive Chef of Restaurants to lead culinary operations across multiple venues. You will hire and train teams, design recipes, manage budgets, and ensure high standards for premier sports and entertainment events.

Ideal candidates bring a track record in high-volume hospitality, strong financial acumen, ServSafe certification, and leadership strengths.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume concept.
• Five years' culinary experience in established restaurants.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required.
• Strong financial and computer skills; familiarity with P&Ls and budgeting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and POS systems.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate business needs.
• Proven ability to lead teams clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specs, and standard procedures; determine purchasing specs and budgets.
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress and trends and recommend actions.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with company and health department policies.
• Manage invoices, labor, scheduling, food and labor cost, inventory, and HR policies.

Skills

Executive Chef leadership

High-volume kitchen management

Budgeting & cost control

Food safety knowledge

POS systems proficiency

MS Office proficiency

Leadership and team building

Education

Culinary Arts degree

ServSafe certification

Food Safety Handler certification

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Excel

Budget tracking tools

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is seeking an experienced and innovative Executive Chef of Restaurants to join our team at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. In this high-profile leadership role, you will oversee culinary operations across multiple restaurants in and around the arena, leading talented culinary teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests attending premier sports and entertainment events.

If you're a passionate culinary leader with a track record of success in high-volume hospitality environments and are ready to elevate your career with a global hospitality company, apply today and help shape the future of dining at Little Caesars Arena.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• 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

More about you

• Minimum two years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume industry-leading concept with five years' culinary experience in established restaurants.
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
• Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

Shift details

Days
Evenings
Holidays
Evenings as needed
Events
Weekends
M-F

Who we are

Delaware North is the food, beverage, and retail provider at Little Caesars Arena. The 20,000-seat venue opened in 2017 and is home of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and the NBA's Detroit Pistons. We provide a full accompaniment of services, including concessions and premium dining services in a variety of innovative club areas, loge boxes, and suites.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.