Sous Chef, Bridgestone Arena

Delaware North • Nashville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Delaware North Sportservice is seeking a Premium Club Sous Chef to join our culinary team at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled culinary leader to oversee food production for a premier club experience and support service for approximately 50 luxury suites in one of the nation's most dynamic entertainment venues. The ideal candidate brings a strong upscale culinary background, exceptional plating and presentation skills, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. This hands-on role requires expertise in event execution, suite-level food production, and leading a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. If you are a talented Sous Chef with a passion for upscale cuisine, premium hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, apply today and become part of the team creating memorable dining experiences at Bridgestone Arena.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of management experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume upscale restaurant, premium hospitality, hotel, catering, or event venue environment.
• Strong upscale culinary background with a passion for innovative, high-quality cuisine.
• Proven expertise in plating, dish composition, and food presentation.
• Experience executing family-style, plated, buffet, and premium event service.
• Advanced knife skills and strong butchery experience.
• Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, scheduling, and food costing.
• Microsoft office experience; Word & Excel
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing premium club and suite kitchen operations.
• Lead the preparation and execution of food service for approximately 50 luxury suites and premium hospitality events.
• Create visually appealing dishes utilizing family-style, plated, buffet, and platter presentations.
• Oversee daily event preparation, production, and service execution.
• Manage inventory, ordering, scheduling, food costing, and labor controls.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Utilize advanced butchery skills and culinary techniques to support menu execution.
• Train, coach, and develop culinary team members while promoting a culture of excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards.

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