Executive Sous Chef: Culinary Leader for Premier Venues

MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations across multiple venues. You will lead culinary staff, assist with menu planning for suites, clubs and catering, and ensure high-quality food execution and sanitation standards.

This role reports to the Executive Chef and requires strong leadership and collaboration with other departments. You will manage inventories, assist with budgets and forecasts, and drive efficiencies while

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of supervisory experience in a large-volume culinary or catering operation.
• Experience with menu design, planning, culinary instruction, and presentation.
• Certified in DOH health regulatory standards.
• Candidates with a minimum of 60 college credits or equivalent certifications are preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communication, organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse team.
• Flexible to schedule changes and kitchen needs.
• Experience in a union environment is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Collaborates to design and implement menu planning for suites, clubs and catering.
• Manage kitchen operations and daily activities.
• Partner with Executive Chef and culinary team to improve efficiency in food presentation and execution.
• Develop recipes and standards for back-of-house operations.
• Oversee sanitation and kitchen safety compliance.
• Assist with inventory, ordering and receiving of Food & Beverage items.
• Prepare reports on inventory and food costs.
• Maintain consistency in food preparation according to recipes and standards.
• Collaborate with team and support management.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and operational planning.
• Coordinate with concessions team on new concepts and strategies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and make sound decisions.
• Lead culinary operations in the Executive Chef's absence.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Menu design

Culinary instruction

Food safety compliance

Education

DOH health regulation certification

60 credit hours / college coursework

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee daily culinary operations across multiple venues. You will lead culinary staff, assist with menu planning for suites, clubs and catering, and ensure high-quality food execution and sanitation standards.

This role reports to the Executive Chef and requires strong leadership and collaboration with other departments. You will manage inventories, assist with budgets and forecasts, and drive efficiencies while