Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $56,900.00 - $76,800.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Annual performance bonus
paid vacation days
Paid parental bonding leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Friends-and-family discounts
Job Description
Delaware North Sportservice, a renowned leader in hospitality management, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join its dynamic culinary team at Busch Stadium in Saint Louis, Missouri. Established as a key hospitality partner since 1953, Delaware North operates concessions, premium dining, retail, and restaurant services for one of the most iconic sports venues in the United States, home to the St. Louis Cardinals. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences with a diverse and delicious menu ranging from ballpark staples and St. Louis classics to fine dining and signature dishes. With over 100 years of family-owned business... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years culinary management experience in high-volume food and beverage operation
- Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and recipe adherence
- Ability to lead, coach, and motivate team members
- Knowledge of 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
- Willingness to work flexible schedule including days, evenings, holidays, weekends, and events
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 Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)