Sous Chef, KeyBank Center

Delaware North • Buffalo, NY

149d • Onsite

About The Position

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. In this role, you will support the Executive Chef in overseeing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading and developing the culinary team. If you bring strong culinary skills, creativity, and a passion for leadership, this is a great opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. We encourage you to apply and help inspire and elevate our culinary program.

Requirements

• 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
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

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
• 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