Sous Chef, Bridgestone Arena

Delaware North; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 56,900 - 76,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Annual performance bonus

Paid vacation days

Paid parental bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement

Friends and family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN seeks a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team. Minimum 3 years of culinary experience with leadership responsibilities required.

The role offers base salary of $56,900–$76,800 per year with annual bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package described by the employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with leadership responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume operation.
• Strong skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and recipe adherence; ability to coach a diverse team.
• Knowledge of food and labor cost monitoring, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring efficiency, proper techniques, recipe standards, and high-quality food.
• Assist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members to create a cohesive work environment.
• Support cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory, and manage ordering/receiving.
• Collaborate on menu design and recipe development with costing and bulk recipe writing.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen in compliance with regulations and company policies.

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. 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. If you have excellent culinary skills, creativity, and strong leadership abilities, we encourage you to apply and help inspire and develop our team.

Pay

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $56,900 - $76,800 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

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, utilizing expertise in costing and writing bulk recipes
• 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 management 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 cost, 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
• Holidays
• Weekends

Who We Are

Delaware North is the concessions and retail partner at Bridgestone Arena dating back to 1996. The multipurpose venue is home to the NHL's Nashville Predators. We manage concession outlets and four clubs, including an exclusive lounge offering an all-inclusive food and beverage experience.

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 in 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.