Executive Chef, Progressive Field

Delaware North; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or certification reimburse

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen and service teams, delivering exceptional food and service to guests.

The role requires 3+ years as Executive Chef in a high-volume environment, with 10 years culinary experience across restaurants and catering. Culinary Arts degree or certificate is preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications are required. Flexible scheduling and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years as Executive Chef in a high-volume concept.
• 10 years culinary experience in established restaurants and catering.
• Culinary Arts degree or certificate preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required.
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience with P&Ls and budgeting.
• Proven leadership with ability to guide teams clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams.
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard procedures; set purchasing specs and budgets.
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, trends, and recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with company and health department policies and standards.
• Manage invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedules, food and labor costs, inventory, and hiring policies.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting / P&L

Recipe development

High-volume operations

Team building

Flex scheduling

Education

Culinary Arts degree or certificate

ServSafe certification

Food Safety Handler certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

POS systems

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. As Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen and service teams in delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.

*Comprehensive relocation package

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $81,900 - $110,600 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

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 three years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, industry-leading concept with 10 years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies
• 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
Weekends
12hr shift
Events

Who we are

Delaware North operates concessions and premium dining at Progressive Field since dating back to 1994. The 35,041-seat venue is home to Major League Baseball's Cleveland Guardians.

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.

$ 81900 per year