Premium Club Executive Chef — Milwaukee Stadium Kitchen Lead

Delaware North; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition and/or professional certifi c­

Generous 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 a premium club kitchen, driving creativity, leadership, and quality across menus, buffets, and events.

You will mentor the culinary team, oversee menu development, and ensure consistent recipes, portions, and presentation during high-volume service. Flexibility for game days and events is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant, premium hospitality, club, hotel, catering, or sports and entertainment environment.
• Strong hands-on cooking skills with the ability to lead by example during prep and service.
• Experience with premium food presentation and high-volume execution, including buffets, action stations, and special events.
• Working 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.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt during service and events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related operating systems.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required, or the ability to obtain them.
• Culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, game days, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations for Truss Club, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, timing, and execution.
• Lead, develop, and coach the culinary team, including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Lead menu planning and culinary development for Truss Club in collaboration with the stadium’s culinary leadership, including seasonal offerings, recipe development, and premium food presentations.
• Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portions, preparation methods, and presentation standards.
• Oversee daily production, preparation, station setup, service flow, and post-event breakdown.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective scheduling, ordering, inventory control, waste reduction, and product utilization.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen in compliance with company and health department standards.
• Monitor food quality and presentation during service, making real-time adjustments to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
• Partner with front-of-house leaders to deliver a seamless premium club experience.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Inventory management

Labor management

Sanitation standards

Recipe standards

Team coaching

Hands-on cooking

Premium presentation

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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 a premium club kitchen, driving creativity, leadership, and quality across menus, buffets, and events.

You will mentor the culinary team, oversee menu development, and ensure consistent recipes, portions, and presentation during high-volume service. Flexibility for game days and events is required.