Delaware North

Executive Chef, Progressive Field

Delaware North$81K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years' experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, industry-leading concept.
  • 10 years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies.
  • Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required.
  • Strong financial and computer skills, with experience in P&L and budgeting.
  • Proven leadership ability to influence team behavior and performance.

Responsibilities

  • Hire and train kitchen and service teams to ensure high standards.
  • Develop recipes and maintain portion specifications and preparation procedures.
  • Prepare operational reports to identify trends and make recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and health regulations.
  • Manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory control effectively.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
  • Annual performance bonus based on various performance metrics.
  • Paid vacation days and holidays.
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.
Full Job Description
The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is searching for an Executive Chef to join our team at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. As Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen and service teams in delivering exceptional food and service to our guests.

If you're an inspiring leader and innovative recipe developer looking for the next chapter of your career at a global hospitality company, apply now for this Executive Chef position.

Pay

Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $81,900 - $110,600 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/ .

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
  • Paid vacation days and holidays
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
  • Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts


What will you do?
  • Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams
  • Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items
  • Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, adverse trends, and make recommendations for success
  • Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards
  • Possess working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies


More about you
  • Minimum three years' experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, industry-leading concept with 10 years' culinary experience in established restaurants and catering companies
  • Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred; ServSafe and Food Safety Handler certifications required
  • Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point-of-sale (POS) systems
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
  • Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance


Shift details

Days
Evenings
Holidays
Evenings as needed
Weekends
12hr shift
Events

Who we are

Delaware North operates concessions and premium dining at Progressive Field since dating back to 1994. The 35,041-seat venue is home to Major League Baseball's Cleveland Guardians.

About Delaware North

Delaware North is a global hospitality and entertainment company founded in 1915 by Marvin Jacobs. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, New York, and operates in the lodging, sporting, airport, gaming, and entertainment industries. Delaware North has operations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The company is privately held and has been owned by the Jacobs family since its inception. Delaware North is known for its high-quality food and beverage services and has partnerships with several professional sports teams and venues. The company is also involved in several philanthropic initiatives, including the creation of the Parks and Resorts division, which operates several national parks and resorts in the United States.
Learn more about Delaware North
Size
55,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1915

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