Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $62,354.00 - $66,800.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
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 is a globally recognized hospitality and food service company with a rich history spanning over 100 years. As a family-owned business, Delaware North is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences across a diverse range of venues including sports arenas, national parks, casinos, hotels, and restaurants. Their operations are deeply focused on people, not only the customers they serve but also the team members who drive their success. This commitment has helped the company build a legacy of quality, innovation, and career development opportunities worldwide. At the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, Delaware North manages concessions, clubs, and suites for the NHL's Buffalo Sabres, providing guests with premium food and beverage services within a 19,200-seat arena. The company creates an environment where employees can thrive and develop careers in hospitality, offering diverse paths for growth and advancement.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team at KeyBank Center. The Sous Chef role is pivotal in supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing the kitchen's daily operations within a high-volume and fast-paced environment. This position requires a blend of expert culinary skills, creative menu development insights, and effective leadership to ensure outstanding food quality and production efficiency. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supervising the culinary team, mentoring and training staff, managing food and labor costs, and maintaining compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. You will actively collaborate in creating innovative menus and improving recipe standards to enhance the dining experiences for our guests.
The role not only demands technical cooking expertise but also strong organizational capabilities and a commitment to maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen. With anticipated compensation between $62,354 and $66,800 annually, this position includes an attractive bonus plan based on company and individual performance or an uncapped sales incentive plan, reflecting Delaware North's dedication to rewarding excellence. Benefits extend beyond standard offerings, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid vacation and parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and discounted stays at affiliated resorts and hotels.
Joining Delaware North at KeyBank Center means becoming part of a dynamic team devoted to delivering memorable moments to sports fans and guests while advancing your culinary career in a supportive and professional environment. We encourage candidates with a passion for culinary excellence, leadership aptitude, and a desire to grow within a renowned company to apply and embark on a rewarding career journey.
We are currently seeking a dedicated and talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team at KeyBank Center. The Sous Chef role is pivotal in supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing the kitchen's daily operations within a high-volume and fast-paced environment. This position requires a blend of expert culinary skills, creative menu development insights, and effective leadership to ensure outstanding food quality and production efficiency. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supervising the culinary team, mentoring and training staff, managing food and labor costs, and maintaining compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. You will actively collaborate in creating innovative menus and improving recipe standards to enhance the dining experiences for our guests.
The role not only demands technical cooking expertise but also strong organizational capabilities and a commitment to maintaining a safe, sanitary, and efficient kitchen. With anticipated compensation between $62,354 and $66,800 annually, this position includes an attractive bonus plan based on company and individual performance or an uncapped sales incentive plan, reflecting Delaware North's dedication to rewarding excellence. Benefits extend beyond standard offerings, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid vacation and parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and discounted stays at affiliated resorts and hotels.
Joining Delaware North at KeyBank Center means becoming part of a dynamic team devoted to delivering memorable moments to sports fans and guests while advancing your culinary career in a supportive and professional environment. We encourage candidates with a passion for culinary excellence, leadership aptitude, and a desire to grow within a renowned company to apply and embark on a rewarding career journey.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with supervisory responsibilities
- Experience in high-volume kitchen or food and beverage operation
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
- Proficient in computer skills including Word and Excel
- Ability to obtain ServSafe and related certifications
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Availability to work flexible schedules including weekends and events
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous supervisory responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operation
- Exceptional skills in high-volume cooking food presentation and precise recipe adherence with the 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
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Flexibility to work varied schedules including events and weekends
Job Duties
- Supervise and lead the culinary team ensuring production efficiency proper culinary techniques adherence to recipe standards and high-quality food preparation
- Assist in hiring training and mentoring team members while creating a cohesive work environment
- Support food and labor cost management prepare schedules oversee inventory control and manage 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
- Ensure adherence to food safety protocols and sanitation standards
- Foster a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement and exceptional service
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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