Junior Sous Chef, Little Caesars Arena

Delaware North Sportservice is a respected global hospitality and food service company known for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences in iconic venues. At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, Delaware North serves as the official food, beverage, and retail provider. The arena, which opened in 2017, has a seating capacity of 20,000 and is home to the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and the NBA's Detroit Pistons. This dynamic environment combines the excitement of major professional sports with innovative culinary and hospitality services, including concessions, premium dining, and suite service. Delaware North's presence at this state-of-the-art facility underlines its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-energy setting.

As a part of Delaware North, you become a valued member of a company with over 100 years of family-owned heritage and a strong global footprint. The company offers diverse career opportunities across sports, gaming, national parks, and hospitality sectors worldwide. The culture at Delaware North emphasizes personal and professional growth, teamwork, and inclusivity, making it an enriching place for individuals seeking long-term career development in the hospitality industry. Team members enjoy comprehensive support, training, and benefits designed to foster success and wellbeing.

The Junior Sous Chef role at Little Caesars Arena is a full-time position designed for experienced cooks who thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced culinary environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the game day action and contribute to delivering exceptional food service and culinary excellence to guests, particularly in the arena’s Suites and Premium areas. The position pays between $22.00 and $28.00 per hour, reflecting the importance of skilled culinary leadership in enriching the guest experience.

The Junior Sous Chef will supervise kitchen staff, ensuring food preparation and production meet the highest quality standards while maintaining cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include overseeing walk-ins and freezers, ensuring kitchen equipment is functional, managing food storage and rotation, and performing opening, closing, and side work duties. The role also involves working closely with team members and restaurant managers to satisfy guest needs while actively managing food costs.

Ideal candidates for this role have at least two years of line cook experience, including supervisory responsibilities, and demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills in a demanding environment. Attention to detail, basic math proficiency for recipe measurements, and the physical ability to perform manual cooking tasks and lift heavy pans are essential. The position requires standing and walking throughout shifts that include days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Delaware North offers a supportive work environment with weekly pay, training and development opportunities, employee discounts, and flexible schedules. Eligible team members can receive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, paid vacation, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs. By joining Delaware North, Junior Sous Chefs become part of a global hospitality family dedicated to shaping the future of the industry while enjoying great times in great places.