Executive Sous Chef - T-Mobile Park

Sodexo; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for T-Mobile Park in Seattle. This role involves overseeing culinary operations, ensuring quality and service standards, and collaborating with the Executive Chef to enhance guest experiences during events. Ideal candidates will have extensive culinary leadership experience, particularly in sports venues, and a relevant degree or certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a culinary leadership position.
• Experience overseeing culinary operations in a stadium or comparable venue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations and staff across premium suites and concessions.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver a seamless guest experience.
• Contribute to menu development and recipe costing.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Operations

Food Safety

Menu Development

Education

AOS or higher Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program

BA/BS Business or Hospitality Degree

Job description

Job Listing: Executive Sous Chef

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Location: We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef for T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.

Since the Inaugural Game on July 15, 1999, T-Mobile Park has gained a reputation locally, regionally and nationally as a terrific setting for baseball and a great place for baseball fans. Sweeping views of Seattle's downtown skyline, breathtaking sunsets over Puget Sound, combined with excellent views of game action from all angles give fans at T-Mobile Park an experience unequalled in Major League Baseball.

Principal Function:

The Executive Sous Chef at T-Mobile Park plays a pivotal leadership role in overseeing all culinary operations and staff across premium suites, catering, concessions, and premium clubs, ensuring consistent execution of Sodexo Live!'s standards for quality, presentation, and service.

The Executive Sous Chef supervises and directs the activities of Sous Chefs and culinary team members, ensuring all food is prepared using fundamental techniques, properly seasoned, and presented with attention to visual appeal and guest satisfaction.

The Executive Sous Chef serve as a culinary project manager, ensuring the alignment of food production with event demands by owning the planning, execution, and follow-up of all culinary-related aspects - from ordering and delivery to production workload and labor hours.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and front-of-house management to deliver a seamless guest experience, particularly during major league baseball games, concerts, and special events.

• Support accurate ordering and production planning by partnering with procurement and front-line chefs to balance availability with minimal waste.

• Uphold adherence to kitchen safety, food handling, and sanitation standards in compliance with Sodexo Live!, local, state, and federal regulations.

• Contribute to menu development, recipe costing, and seasonal updates to maintain culinary creativity, consistency, and financial viability.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop culinary staff across all areas, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and guest-focused execution.

Qualifications/Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years in a culinary leadership position with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Experience overseeing culinary operations in a stadium, arena, or comparable sports and entertainment venue.
• Union experience.
• AOS or higher Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program or equivalent professional certification.

Preferred:

• BA/BS Business or Hospitality Degree from an accredited college or university.
• ACF Certified Sous Chef.

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.