Sous Chef, UBS Arena

Overview

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Sous Chef to join our culinary team at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. In this role, you will partner with the Executive Chef to lead high-volume kitchen operations, deliver exceptional food quality, and create memorable guest dining experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong culinary expertise, a passion for menu development and innovation, and the leadership skills to inspire, mentor, and develop a talented team. Join us and play a key role in shaping the culinary experience at one of the premier sports and entertainment venues in the country.

*Comprehensive relocation package

Additional Details

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• 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

Unit Description

UBS Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Elmont, New York, next to the Belmont Park race track. The home to the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL) hosts around 150 major events annually.

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

Qualifications

• 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

This position starts at a minimum of: