Executive Sous Chef | Ball Arena
Core
Provide leadership, management, and operational oversight of all culinary and stewarding operations for a major live event venue, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and guest service across concessions, clubs, suites, and special events.
Role type
Senior IC Executive Sous Chef (Venue Operations)
Builds
Premium food and beverage experiences for 165M+ annual guests across 450+ venues
Domain
Live events, venue management, high-volume catering
Required skills
Culinary leadership, operational management, menu development, financial management, team leadership, food safety compliance, inventory control, event execution, budgeting, staff training
Preferred skills
Pastry and baking experience, strategic planning, innovation in menu concepts, vendor partnership
Technologies
HACCP, ServSafe, POS systems, inventory management software
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations across kitchens, concessions, and special events; develop and manage menus; manage culinary and stewarding teams; control food costs and inventory; ensure food safety and sanitation compliance; lead event production and post-event reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with departmental leadership responsibilities
