The opportunity

Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Sous Chef to join our team at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in managing high-volume kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, and leading the culinary team. If you have excellent culinary skills, creativity, and strong leadership abilities, we encourage you to apply and help inspire and develop our team.

Pay

Minimum \u2013 Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $60,406 - $66,800 / 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/.

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 insurance401(k) with up to 4% company match Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performancePaid vacation days and holidaysPaid parental bonding leaveTuition and/or professional certification reimbursementGenerous 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 preparationAssist in hiring, training, and mentoring team members, while creating a cohesive work environmentSupport food and labor cost management, prepare schedules, oversee inventory control, and manage ordering and receiving processesCollaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team in menu design and recipe developmentMaintain a safe, sanitary, and organized kitchen that complies with state and local health department regulations and company policies

More about youMinimum of 3 years of culinary experience with previous supervisory responsibilities in a large production kitchen or high-volume food and beverage operationExceptional skills in high-volume cooking, food presentation, and precise recipe adherence with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate a diverse teamKnowledge of best practices for monitoring food and labor cost, menu development, costing, ordering, inventory, and food safety and sanitationProficient computer skills, including Word and ExcelAbility to obtain ServSafe, Food Safety Handler, and Training for Intervention Procedures certificationsCapacity to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels

Shift details

Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Evenings as needed
Weekends
12 hour shift
Event based

Who we are

Delaware North operates concessions, clubs, and suites for the NHL's Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center and has been a partner of the Sabres since 1970, the year the team was founded. We manage concession outlets, suites, and clubs, including a members-only fine dining restaurant, at the 19,200-seat arena.

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\u2019t 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\u2019re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we\u2019re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we\u2019re shaping the future of hospitality \u2014 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.