Junior Sous Chef, Little Caesars Arena

Delaware North; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Flexible work schedules

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a part-time Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The role emphasizes supervising line cooks, maintaining kitchen standards, and ensuring quality in Suites and Premium areas of the arena.

Two years' experience as a line cook with supervisory duties is required, along with strong communication, leadership, and math skills for recipe measurement and cost control.

Qualifications

• No college degree required.
• At least two years' experience as a line cook, including supervisory experience.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Attentive and detail-oriented.
• Basic math skills with an ability to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all team members and ensure food preparation and production meets quality standards in our Suites and Premium areas of the arena.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers and ensure all kitchen equipment is in working order.
• Effectively supervise proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food.
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties.
• Actively work to maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership.
• Partner with team members and restaurant managers to satisfy guests.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a part-time Junior Sous Chef to join our team at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Our ideal Junior Sous Chef is an experienced Cook who enjoys working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, taking pride in delivering exceptional food service and culinary excellence to our guests. If you thrive on excitement and want your workday to fly by,

Pay

$22.00 - $26.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Supervise all team members and ensure food preparation and production meets quality standards in our Suites and Premium areas of the arena
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers and ensure all kitchen equipment is in working order
• Effectively supervise proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food
• Perform opening, closing and side work duties
• Actively work to maintain food cost within parameters set by culinary leadership
• Partner with team members and restaurant managers to satisfy guests

More about you

• No college degree required
• At least two years' experience as a line cook, including supervisory experience
• Ability to effectively communicate with others and lead in a fast-paced environment
• Attentive and detail-oriented
• Basic math skills with an ability to understand, calculate, and follow recipe measurements and proportions

Physical requirements

• Manual dexterity is sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip, etc., a variety of foods and liquids
• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs
• Standing and walking for the entire length of the shift

Shift details

Evenings
Days
Weekends

Delaware North is the food, beverage, and retail provider at Little Caesars Arena. The 20,000-seat venue opened in 2017 and is home of the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and the NBA's Detroit Pistons. We provide a full accompaniment of services, including concessions and premium dining services in a variety of innovative club areas, loge boxes, and suites.

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.