Sous Chef at Mikes Pizza, Little Caesars Arena

Delaware North; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days and holidays

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition or certification reimbursement

Friends-and-family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations and leading the culinary team. You will ensure exceptional food quality, assist in hiring and training, and help control food and labor costs while collaborating on menu development.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Excellent leadership and ability to train and mentor a diverse team.
• Knowledge of cost monitoring, inventory, and menu/Costing practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members while creating a cohesive work environment.
• Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processes.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen in compliance with health regulations and company policies.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Supervisory experience

Menu design & recipe development

Food cost management

Inventory control

Food safety & sanitation

Computer literacy (Word & Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team at Mike's Pizza. If you have excellent culinary skills, creativity, and strong leadership abilities.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper culinary techniques, adherence to recipe standards, and high-quality food preparation
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members while creating a cohesive work environment
• Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processes
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe development
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies

More about you

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous supervisory responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operation
• Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence, with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse team
• Knowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor costs, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitation
• Proficient computer skills, including Word and Excel
• Ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

Shift details

• Days
• Evenings
• M-F
• Holidays
• Events
• Weekends

Who we are

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.