Delaware North
Sous Chef, Bridgestone Arena
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Sous Chef, Bridgestone Arena
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Delaware North
Delaware North Sportservice is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to bring creativity and leadership to our kitchen at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. This role offers exciting opportunities to showcase your skills in our Club/Suites and Catering operations.
Pay Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $56,900 - $76,800 / 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/.
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 you will do
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
More About You
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 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
Shift Details
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Evenings
Holidays
Weekends
About Delaware North Delaware North is the concessions and retail partner at Bridgestone Arena dating back to 1996. The multipurpose venue is home to the NHL's Nashville Predators. We manage concession outlets and four clubs, including an exclusive lounge offering an all‑inclusive food and beverage experience.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family‑owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
We’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals, and together we’re shaping the future of hospitality. Come grow with us!
Equal Opportunity Employer Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitality
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Sous Chef, Bridgestone Arena
role at
Delaware North
Delaware North Sportservice is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to bring creativity and leadership to our kitchen at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. This role offers exciting opportunities to showcase your skills in our Club/Suites and Catering operations.
Pay Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $56,900 - $76,800 / 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/.
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 you will do
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
More About You
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 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
Shift Details
Days
Evenings
Holidays
Weekends
About Delaware North Delaware North is the concessions and retail partner at Bridgestone Arena dating back to 1996. The multipurpose venue is home to the NHL's Nashville Predators. We manage concession outlets and four clubs, including an exclusive lounge offering an all‑inclusive food and beverage experience.
Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you’re not just part of a team — you’re part of a global legacy: a family‑owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.
We’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals, and together we’re shaping the future of hospitality. Come grow with us!
Equal Opportunity Employer Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitality
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