DABOS Park Executive Chef

Montgomery, AL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,600.00 - $97,300.00

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

DABOS Park is a premier sports and entertainment venue that serves as the home of the Montgomery Biscuits, a popular minor league baseball team. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, DABOS Park offers a variety of premium hospitality areas including suites, clubs, and special event spaces that cater to a wide range of guests from baseball fans to corporate clients. The facility is designed to provide not only top-tier sporting events but also exquisite catering services for both game days and non-game day events, making it a leading venue in the Montgomery, Alabama area for both sports and hospitality. The park prides itself on blending a family-friendly environment with high-quality amenities and services that enhance every visit. This establishment is deeply rooted in community engagement, offering memorable experiences that go beyond baseball through creative menu offerings and excellent customer service. Employment at DABOS Park means joining a team dedicated to upholding these high standards in a dynamic and exciting setting.

The Executive Chef at DABOS Park plays a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing all culinary operations throughout the venue. This leadership position demands a visionary culinary expert who can design and execute innovative and creative menus that elevate the ballpark dining experience to a premium level. The Executive Chef will manage food preparation and service in all premium hospitality areas and coordinate efficiently with the Montgomery Biscuits' Food & Beverage leadership and service teams to ensure the delivery of consistent, high-quality food with flawless execution. This role involves a comprehensive range of responsibilities that include menu development, food cost management, purchasing, inventory control, staff training, and day-to-day kitchen operations. The Executive Chef will be instrumental in aligning kitchen functions with the broader hospitality and guest experience goals of the venue.

In addition to hands-on kitchen management, the position requires strategic oversight of catering for both gameday and special events, ensuring food service excellence from prep through production and event execution. The role also focuses on maintaining high standards for food hygiene, safety, and compliance with local health regulations, as well as adhering to the City of Montgomery alcohol control policies. The Executive Chef will collaborate closely with various departments to create a seamless service flow, solve challenges efficiently on event days, and contribute actively to team development through effective leadership and training. This dynamic environment calls for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality operation and is comfortable adapting to a schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and the baseball season calendar.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
7-10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience including in a high-volume catering or hospitality environment
Demonstrated menu development experience with strong execution under time constraints
Proven ability to manage food cost, purchasing, and inventory with consistent results
Experience leading, coaching, and training kitchen teams
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen best practices
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays aligned to the baseball season and other special events throughout a calendar year

Job Qualifications

7-10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience including in a high-volume catering or hospitality environment
Demonstrated menu development experience with strong execution under time constraints
Proven ability to manage food cost, purchasing, and inventory with consistent results
Experience leading, coaching, and training kitchen teams
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and allergen best practices
Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays aligned to the baseball season and other special events throughout a calendar year

Job Duties

Plan and execute food service for all DABOS Park premium hospitality areas including suites, clubs, and special event spaces
Lead prep, production, and event-day execution to ensure on-time and accurate service
Maintain consistent food presentation, portioning, and quality across all outlets under scope
Partner with F&B concessions teams to ensure alignment of premium and general concession areas and collaborate on a shared mission for quality, creative menus, and service
Create seasonally appropriate menus and event-specific offerings that match brand standards and guest expectations
Develop recipes, build standardized specs, and maintain recipe books for core items
Collaborate with the F&B team on concepts for special theme nights, premium club and suite spaces, sponsor activations, and high-volume game day service needs
Build and maintain food costed recipes, menu pricing support, and yield calculations
Manage ordering, inventory, and par levels to minimize waste and control costs
Work with vendors on product quality, availability, and pricing
Track key metrics such as food cost percentage, waste/spoilage, and inventory variance
Support staffing plans for events and gamedays including scheduling inputs and labor planning
Train culinary staff on recipes, station setups, timing, sanitation, and speed-of-service
Set expectations and continually manage for professionalism, teamwork, and a guest-first execution
Partner with hospitality and service leaders at DABOS Park to align service flow, timing, and presentation
Attend pre-event meetings, conduct lineups, and coordinate with event managers on menus and guest counts
Resolve day-of-game issues quickly and calmly maintaining a positive guest experience
Maintain full compliance with local health department standards and company food safety policies in addition to compliance with City of Montgomery alcohol control and compliance regulations
Ensure safe food handling, labeling, storage, cooling/reheating, and allergen awareness
Lead kitchen organization, cleanliness, and equipment care