Toledo Complex Executive Chef
Core
Senior culinary leader responsible for strategic and day-to-day execution of all culinary operations at the Glass City Center & Huntington Center, including concessions, catering, VIP services, and special events.
Role type
Executive Chef (Senior IC)
Builds
Premium food experiences for 165 million annual guests across 450 venues, specifically for live events, concerts, and conventions.
Domain
Live events & venues / Hospitality
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (culinary operations)
Required skills
Culinary leadership, menu development, cost control, team management, food safety compliance, vendor management, production planning, budget management, HACCP knowledge
Preferred skills
Culinary degree or apprenticeship certification, experience in high-volume venue environments (arena, stadium, convention center)
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), operational systems for scheduling/inventory/timekeeping
Responsibilities
Lead back-of-house culinary operations for event days and non-event production; Develop creative, trend-forward menu items aligned with brand and event mix; Own culinary cost performance including food cost, labor cost, and waste; Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing culinary and stewarding team; Maintain compliance with local health codes, food safety standards, and HACCP practices; Partner with Facility Maintenance to manage preventative maintenance programs and respond to equipment needs.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities