Sous Chef, UBS Arena

Delaware North; Elmont (NY); On-site; USD 66,300 - 76,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Family discounts

Job summary

Delaware North Sportservice at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations and delivering exceptional food quality. You will lead the culinary team and help design menus while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include hiring and training, managing costs and inventory, and coordinating with the culinary team on recipes and presentation. This role supports events with OT as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the culinary team, ensuring production efficiency, proper techniques, adherence to recipes, and high-quality food.
• Assist in hiring, training and mentoring team members to create a cohesive work environment.
• Support food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory, and manage ordering/receiving.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Food safety

Cost control

Team mentoring

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. 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: $66,300 – $76,700 per 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. Information on our benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What 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 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

Events. OT as needed.

Who We Are

UBS Arena is a multi‑purpose arena in Elmont, New York, next to the Belmont Park race track. It hosts around 150 major events annually, including NHL games for the New York Islanders. Delaware North is a global, family‑owned company with over 100 years of history. We provide opportunities in hospitality, operations, and gaming across the world.

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal‑opportunity employer, 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.