Executive Sous Chef, Allianz Field

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $61,200.00 - $82,600.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) matching
401(k) 4% Match
Vision Insurance
Parental leave

Job Description

Delaware North Sportservice is an established leader in hospitality management, operating food and retail services at premier venues including Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Allianz Field is a state-of-the-art stadium that serves as the home for Major League Soccer's Minnesota United, featuring a 19,400-seat capacity, multiple club areas, luxury suites, various concession stands, and a large brew pub extending across the field. Delaware North carries a rich, 100-plus year family-owned company legacy, emphasizing people and culture in its business model. The company offers a global reach with opportunities for personal and professional career growth in various sectors such as restaurants, hotels, sports venues, gaming, and retail. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Delaware North provides an environment where employees are valued and given pathways to success. As part of this vibrant and expansive hospitality brand, team members engage in an exciting everyday experience serving fans and guests in iconic and dynamic settings.

The Executive Sous Chef role at Allianz Field involves overseeing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and innovative menu development. This role demands a leader with culinary expertise, operational excellence, and team management skills. The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in all facets of kitchen production, supervises daily operations, and ensures recipes adhere to quality standards. They are responsible for hiring, training, and mentoring kitchen staff, fostering a cohesive work environment that upholds Delaware North’s values of excellence and guest satisfaction. Collaborating with various departments, they ensure the kitchen complies with health and safety regulations, maintains sanitary conditions, and operates efficiently. The position offers a minimum base salary of $61,200 with an anticipated maximum of $82,600 annually, supplemented by an annual bonus plan and potential role-based sales incentives. The role typically requires availability for varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-specific hours, offering flexibility reflective of the dynamic nature of the business. This opportunity is ideal for culinary professionals with a passion for quality, creativity in menu design, and strong leadership capabilities who desire to work in a high-profile sports and entertainment environment.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years culinary management experience
  • Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking and food presentation
  • Knowledge of food and labor cost monitoring
  • Proficient in Word and Excel
  • Ability to obtain ServSafe and related certifications
  • Flexible schedule availability

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years of previous culinary management experience in a quality high-volume food and beverage operation
  • Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence
  • 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

  • Assist the Executive Chef with daily supervision and production of all operations and events, ensuring adherence to recipe standards and high-quality food preparation
  • Showcase culinary expertise and refined cooking technique, style, and taste
  • Hire, train, and mentor team members, creating a cohesive work environment
  • Oversee budget management, monitor food and labor costs, manage staffing levels, and ensure efficient inventory control, 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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