Players Club Chef, Little Caesars Arena

Delaware North • Detroit, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Delaware North Sportservice is searching for a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team for the Players Club at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. In this role, you will help lead kitchen operations in one of the arena's premier hospitality spaces, delivering exceptional dining experiences for guests while supporting menu execution, food quality, and team leadership. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced sports and entertainment environment and is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous management 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 costs, 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
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

Nice To Haves

• Culinary experience in high-end or fine dining restaurant, upscale country club or catering and events, desirable

Responsibilities

• 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, utilizing expertise in costing and writing bulk recipes
• Maintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed