About Us

From NHL hockey games to concerts and high-profile special events, we are passionate about delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests. As a premier sports and events venue, our success is driven by strong leadership, operational excellence, and a collaborative, people-first culture.

Job Summary

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations within a fast-paced, high-volume NHL arena environment. This role is responsible for executional excellence, team leadership, food safety compliance, and operational readiness across Premium Clubs, Suites, Concessions, and Live Event hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and support culinary operations for NHL game days, concerts, and special events. This includes conducting daily briefings with the culinary team, confirming schedules, delegating tasks, and addressing employee or operational concerns
- Manage Chef de Cuisines and support with performance management with the culinary team members




- Ensure consistent execution of menus across Premium and Concession platforms
- Oversee food production, plating standards, and service timing
- Coach and develop Sous Chefs, cooks, and culinary team members
- Support scheduling, labor efficiency, and event readiness
- Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen management, HSQA, and COR standards
- Assist with inventory control, ordering, and food cost management
- Collaborate with Operations, Premium Services, and FOH leadership
- Act as Manager-on-Duty when required

Qualifications

- Red Seal Certification or equivalent preferred
- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
- Arena, stadium, hotel, or high-volume culinary catering experience preferred
- Solid knowledge of food safety and large-scale food production
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules

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