Delaware North Sportservice is searching for a skilled Sous Chef to join our team at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. As Sous Chef, you will successfully manage and supervise the preparation of food and the kitchen team, ensuring everything leaving your kitchen is representative of the high standards that exist within Delaware North.

Our commitment to quality and innovation is matched only by our dedication to our team members’ growth and success. The opportunities for career development are endless – from mentorship with renowned chefs to comprehensive training programs, your culinary career can heat up with a global hospitality company that operates in landmark locations. Be part of creating unforgettable culinary experiences for fans and contribute to the energy that makes every game day memorable, apply today!

Pay: Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $64,350 – $76,700 / 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.

What will you do?

• Assist in hiring, development, training, and mentoring of team and act as a resource to them.
• Coach, counsel, and assist in conducting performance evaluations of the production team.
• Assist in developing training and training programs for the production team.
• Monitor staffing levels to minimize cost and increase productivity, recommend staffing needs according to business levels.
• Maintain a team-oriented atmosphere.

More about you:

• Three years’ culinary arts experience, including previous experience in a management role.
• More specifically experience in high-volume, quality-oriented restaurant or banquets department.
• Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills, and palette.
• Strong leadership and management skills working with a variety of team members of different skill levels and varied backgrounds.
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and the kitchen computer production system.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, and good listening skills.
• Ability to handle many tasks at once and effectiveness in a fast-paced work environment with good decision-making skills and ability to pro-actively make changes as needed.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.
• No degree required.

Who we are:

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.

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.

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, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Annual performance bonus based on level, 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.

• Three years’ culinary arts experience, including previous experience in a management role.
• Experience in high-volume, quality-oriented restaurant or banquets department.
• Excellent volume cooking skills, presentation skills, and palette.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and kitchen computer production system.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Ability to handle many tasks at once in a fast-paced work environment.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that accommodates business levels.