Premium Club Sous Chef, Truist Park

Delaware North Sportservice is a renowned hospitality and food service company celebrated for providing exceptional guest experiences across a variety of premier venues worldwide. Established more than 100 years ago as a family-owned business, Delaware North has grown into a global powerhouse offering diverse career opportunities in hospitality, including restaurants, hotels, national parks, sports arenas, and gaming. The company is committed to investing in its employees' personal and professional development and fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity and equal opportunity. Their operations at Truist Park, the state-of-the-art home of Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves, combine high-volume food service with premium dining experiences, attracting thousands of sports fans and guests during event days.

Delaware North Sportservice is currently seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their culinary team at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. This is an exciting leadership role designed for a culinary professional passionate about high-volume kitchen operations and delivering outstanding food quality. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to manage daily operations, contribute to menu development, and cultivate a motivated and skilled culinary team. The role is perfect for chefs eager to leverage their creativity, culinary expertise, and leadership skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values innovation and excellence.

The position offers a competitive salary range from $56,900 to $76,800 annually, with additional compensation opportunities including an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. Delaware North prioritizes employee well-being and career growth, offering a comprehensive benefits package that encompasses medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, paid vacation and parental leave, tuition and professional certification reimbursement, as well as generous friends-and-family discounts at many of their hotels and resorts.

As the Sous Chef at Truist Park, candidates will take on a vital role in supervising and leading a talented culinary team, focusing on maintaining production efficiency and ensuring adherence to recipe and quality standards. The successful candidate will assist in recruitment, training, and mentoring of kitchen staff, helping to create a positive and engaged work environment. Managing food and labor costs will be another key aspect of the role, including scheduling, overseeing inventory controls, and managing ordering and receiving processes effectively.

The role also involves collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu design and recipe development, demanding a strong knowledge of food costing, bulk recipe writing, and culinary trends tailored to a wide range of guests attending sports and other large-scale events at Truist Park. Maintaining compliance with health and safety standards to ensure a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment is crucial. This position requires flexibility with work hours, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours, reflecting the dynamic nature of a major sports venue.

Candidates should bring at least three years of culinary experience in a high-volume or production kitchen with previous management responsibilities. Experience in fine dining or high-end restaurants is highly desirable. They must possess exceptional culinary skills, including food presentation, recipe adherence, and leadership capabilities to coach and motivate a diverse culinary team. Knowledge of best practices in food and labor cost management, inventory control, ordering, and food safety is also essential. Proficiency with common computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary, along with the ability to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certifications.

Delaware North is committed to providing an inspiring workplace culture, focusing on team member growth, recognition, and a supportive environment where employees can thrive. The company proudly embraces diversity, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Joining the Delaware North team means being part of a global legacy dedicated to delivering great times in great places, with numerous paths available to help employees reach their full potential and achieve rewarding careers in hospitality.