Premium Club Executive Chef: Lead & Elevate Dining

Delaware North; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 certification reimburse

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for the Truss Club at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You will own the premium club kitchen, driving creativity, leadership, and meticulous standards for quality, consistency and presentation.

Lead menu planning, development and high-volume service while coaching the culinary team and controlling costs. This role requires flexibility for game days and events in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills with leadership by example.
• Experience with premium food presentation and high-volume execution.
• Knowledge of menu development, food costing, ordering, inventory, labor management, sanitation, and recipe standards.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, game days and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for Truss Club with emphasis on quality, timing and execution.
• Develop, coach, and manage the culinary team including onboarding, training, scheduling and performance reviews.
• Plan menus and culinary development in collaboration with stadium leadership, including seasonal offerings and premium presentations.
• Ensure consistency of recipes, portions, preparation methods and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily production, station setup, service flow and post-event breakdown.
• Manage food and labor costs through scheduling, ordering, inventory control and waste reduction.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen in alignment with health standards.
• Monitor quality during service and adjust in real time to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless premium club experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

High-volume service

Food safety

Team development

Operations management

Coaching

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

ServSafe certification

Job description

Delaware North Sportservice is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program for the Truss Club at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You will own the premium club kitchen, driving creativity, leadership, and meticulous standards for quality, consistency and presentation.

Lead menu planning, development and high-volume service while coaching the culinary team and controlling costs. This role requires flexibility for game days and events in a dynamic hospitality environment.