Executive Chef — Premium Club Dining Leader

Delaware North; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 American Family Field in Milwaukee seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for Truss Club, owning premium club kitchen and delivering creative menus, high-quality presentations, and outstanding guest experiences.

You will lead and coach the culinary team, plan menus with stadium leadership, manage food costs, scheduling, and inventory, and ensure compliance with safety standards while delivering exceptional service on game days and events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership in high-volume settings.
• Hands-on cooking skills; lead by example during prep and service.
• Experience with premium food presentation and high-volume execution.
• Working knowledge of menu development, food costing, ordering, inventory, labor management, sanitation, and recipe standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and adapt during service and events.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required, or the ability to obtain them.
• Culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, game days, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for Truss Club with focus on quality, timing, and execution.
• Develop, coach, and manage the culinary team including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Plan menus and development for Truss Club in collaboration with stadium leadership for seasonal offerings and premium presentations.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portions, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily production, station setup, service flow, and post-event breakdown.
• Manage food and labor costs through scheduling, ordering, inventory control, waste reduction, and product utilization.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen in compliance with standards.
• Monitor food quality during service and adjust in real time for guest satisfaction.
• Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver a seamless premium club experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hands-on cooking

Menu development

Food costing

Inventory management

Sanitation

Team coaching

Staff scheduling

Proficiency with Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at American Family Field in Milwaukee seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for Truss Club, owning premium club kitchen and delivering creative menus, high-quality presentations, and outstanding guest experiences.

You will lead and coach the culinary team, plan menus with stadium leadership, manage food costs, scheduling, and inventory, and ensure compliance with safety standards while delivering exceptional service on game days and events.