Executive Sous Chef, Allianz Field

Delaware North is a renowned global hospitality company with over 100 years of history, known for delivering exceptional food and retail services in iconic locations worldwide. As a family-owned business, Delaware North prides itself on nurturing the personal and professional growth of its team members across various sectors, including sports arenas, hotels, casinos, national parks, and retail operations. The company's operations at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota, highlight its commitment to providing memorable experiences in premier venues. Allianz Field, a state-of-the-art stadium with a seating capacity of 19,400, opened in 2019 and serves as the home to Major League Soccer's Minnesota United. The facility features an array of culinary offerings, including four clubs, 22 suites, multiple concession outlets, and an expansive brew pub that stretches the width of the field. This dynamic environment requires skilled, passionate professionals dedicated to excellence in hospitality and service.

The Executive Sous Chef position at Delaware North Sportservice embodies a critical leadership role within the culinary team at Allianz Field. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $61,200 to $82,600 annually, complemented by an annual bonus plan linked to individual and company performance or an uncapped role-based sales incentive plan. The Executive Sous Chef is entrusted with managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards for quality, presentation, and taste. This role demands culinary creativity, precise recipe adherence, and strong leadership capabilities to inspire and develop kitchen staff, fostering a professional yet cohesive team environment. Collaboration across departments is essential, as the Executive Sous Chef works closely with the Executive Chef and other culinary team members in developing innovative menus and refining recipes that delight guests.

In addition to culinary responsibilities, this leadership position requires keen budget management skills, including monitoring labor and food costs, controlling inventory, and overseeing ordering and receiving processes. The successful candidate will also be responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant kitchen environment, adhering strictly to state and local health regulations and company policies. The role requires flexibility in scheduling, encompassing days, evenings, holidays, weekends, and event shifts, reflecting the dynamic nature of sports and entertainment hospitality.

Delaware North offers a rich benefits package focused on supporting employee well-being and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match; paid vacation days and holidays; paid parental bonding leave; tuition and professional certification reimbursement; and generous friends-and-family discounts at various company hotels and resorts. The culture emphasizes inclusivity and equal opportunity, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and fostering an environment where every team member can thrive. This role is ideal for a motivated culinary leader passionate about sporting events and high-volume food service who seeks to advance their career within a globally recognized hospitality company committed to shaping the future of hospitality.