Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $53,200.00 - $71,800.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with up to 4% company match
Annual performance bonus
Paid vacation days and holidays
Paid parental bonding leave
tuition or professional certification reimbursement
Generous friends-and-family discounts
Job Description
Delaware North Sportservice is a distinguished hospitality and food service company renowned for delivering exceptional culinary and guest experiences across various iconic venues. Among its many ventures, Delaware North operates at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose entertainment and sports facility that seats 20,000 spectators. This venue, which opened in 2017, serves as the home arena for the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and the NBA's Detroit Pistons. Delaware North Sportservice manages a comprehensive array of food and beverage services at the arena, including concessions, premium dining areas, innovative club sections, loge boxes, and luxury suites. The company emphasizes quality, creativity, and customer satisfaction, establishing itself as a leader in the hospitality industry with a proud legacy of over 100 years as a family-owned business. Delaware North’s commitment to its people is evident in its supportive culture focused on career growth, inclusivity, and professional development within a global network of operations spanning sports arenas, national parks, casinos, hotels, and retail venues.Show More
The Sous Chef role at Little Caesars Arena is an exciting opportunity within Delaware North Sportservice, designed for talented culinary professionals who thrive in high-energy, high-volume kitchen environments. This role supports the Executive Chef in overseeing a busy kitchen operation, ensuring that food quality, safety, and preparation standards meet the highest expectations. The Sous Chef will play a pivotal role in leading the culinary team by promoting efficiency, maintaining recipe consistency, and inspiring creativity in menu development. This position requires a blend of hands-on culinary skill and leadership prowess to foster a productive and motivated kitchen staff. You will be actively involved in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, creating an atmosphere of teamwork and excellence. Additionally, the role involves managing operational aspects such as controlling food and labor costs, scheduling, inventory management, and compliance with all health regulations and company policies.
The salary range for this position is competitive, with a minimum anticipated base salary of $53,200 to $71,800 per year. Delaware North also provides an attractive annual bonus plan based on individual and company performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive. Beyond compensation, employees enjoy an extensive benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive company discounts at affiliated hotels and resorts.
This position demands a high degree of culinary expertise, including proficiency in large-scale cooking and food presentation, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be capable of adapting to dynamic work schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-driven shifts. Delaware North fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and supported in their personal and professional growth. Join Delaware North Sportservice at Little Caesars Arena to advance your culinary career in one of Detroit’s premier entertainment venues and be part of a global hospitality family dedicated to excellence and innovation.Show Less
The salary range for this position is competitive, with a minimum anticipated base salary of $53,200 to $71,800 per year. Delaware North also provides an attractive annual bonus plan based on individual and company performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive. Beyond compensation, employees enjoy an extensive benefits package covering medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive company discounts at affiliated hotels and resorts.
This position demands a high degree of culinary expertise, including proficiency in large-scale cooking and food presentation, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be capable of adapting to dynamic work schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-driven shifts. Delaware North fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and supported in their personal and professional growth. Join Delaware North Sportservice at Little Caesars Arena to advance your culinary career in one of Detroit’s premier entertainment venues and be part of a global hospitality family dedicated to excellence and innovation.Show Less
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in culinary roles with supervisory responsibilities
- Proven leadership capabilities in managing high-volume kitchen operations
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitary standards
- Competency in using computer applications like Word and Excel
- Willingness and ability to acquire ServSafe Food Safety Handler and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications
- Flexibility to work varied shifts including evenings weekends holidays and event-based schedules
Job Qualifications
- 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
Job Duties
- 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
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