Executive Chef — Premium Club Kitchen Leader

Delaware North; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus based on role

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 American Family Field in Milwaukee is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for the Truss Club. You will own the premium club kitchen, drive menu development, and ensure flawless execution across service, presentation, and guest experience.

You will mentor and coach the culinary team, manage costs, scheduling, and food safety, and collaborate with front-of-house leaders to deliver a seamless premium hospitality experience on game days and events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership in high-volume settings.
• Hands-on cooking leadership and staff development.
• Experience with premium food presentation and events.
• ServSafe or Food Safety Handler certifications required or obtainable.
• Culinary degree or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for Truss Club, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, timing and execution.
• Lead, develop, and coach the culinary team, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Lead menu planning and culinary development for Truss Club in collaboration with the stadium’s culinary leadership, including seasonal offerings, recipe development, and premium food presentations.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portions, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily production, preparation, station setup, service flow, and post-event breakdown.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective scheduling, ordering, inventory control, waste reduction, and product utilization.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen in compliance with company and health department standards.
• Monitor food quality and presentation during service, making real-time adjustments to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver a seamless premium club experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Menu development

Food cost management

Team coaching

Sanitation & safety

Operations scheduling

Education

Culinary degree or certificate preferred

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice at American Family Field in Milwaukee is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for the Truss Club. You will own the premium club kitchen, drive menu development, and ensure flawless execution across service, presentation, and guest experience.

You will mentor and coach the culinary team, manage costs, scheduling, and food safety, and collaborate with front-of-house leaders to deliver a seamless premium hospitality experience on game days and events.