Sous Chef, Bridgestone Arena, Restaurants

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The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, where no two days are the same. This unique opportunity combines the pace and creativity of à la carte restaurant service with the energy of concerts, sporting events, private functions, and premium hospitality experiences.

As a Sous Chef, you'll help lead culinary operations across multiple dining outlets while supporting upscale restaurant service and executing high-volume events for thousands of guests. From crafting exceptional plated dishes in our restaurants to delivering seamless culinary experiences for VIP receptions, catered events, and sold-out shows, you'll play a key role in creating unforgettable guest experiences.

We're looking for a hands-on culinary leader who excels in a fast-paced environment, enjoys the variety of both restaurant and event operations, and is passionate about developing teams while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and execution.

If you have experience in upscale à la carte dining, banquet operations, or both, this is your chance to take your culinary career to the next level!

Apply today!

What we offer

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

What will you 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 costs, 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

Who we are

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.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we’re shaping the future of hospitality — come grow with us!

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.