Executive Chef - Dessert Diamond Arena

Compass Group•Glendale, AZ

About The Position

Bring your culinary vision to life! As Executive Chef, you will lead stadium-wide kitchen operations with creativity and precision, ensuring cuisine exceeds guest expectations while meeting operational and cost goals. You will oversee multiple kitchens, guide culinary teams, and ensure safety, sanitation, and presentation excellence at all times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 5 years of leadership in high-volume kitchens; Sports & Entertainment experience highly desirable
Proven success overseeing multiple kitchens within a single venue, including forecasting, inventory, and operational consistency
Strong technology literacy; able to effectively use business systems for ordering, inventory, scheduling, expense and waste tracking, and communication
Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels
Experience with menu development, food costing, and inventory management
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards
Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards
Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals
Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules across multiple kitchens
Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success
Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution