Executive Chef, Bridgestone Arena

The opportunity

Delaware North Sport service is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations at Bridgestone Arena, in Nashville Tennessee. This is one of the top ten busiest arenas in the country. In this role, you will oversee all food operations for the entire arena, including Concessions, Clubs, and Suites. The ideal candidate will have high-volume experience and the ability to manage all kitchen operations and a team of over 100 employees.

As Executive Chef, you will lead culinary and service teams to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences while thriving under pressure in a fast‑paced, high‑demand environment. You will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence across multiple outlets and event types. The successful candidate will have proven success in managing large‑scale culinary operations, strong leadership skills with experience overseeing large teams, and the ability to maintain quality and consistency under high‑volume conditions.

If you’re an inspiring leader and innovative recipe developer looking for the next chapter of your career at a global hospitality company, apply now for this Executive Chef position.

Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $81,900 - $110,600 / 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

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

• Hire, train, and mobilize kitchen and service teams
• Develop and maintain recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures; determine purchasing specifications and budgetary allotments for all menu items
• Prepare operational reports; highlight progress, adverse trends, and make recommendations for success
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with all company and health department policies, regulations, and standards
• Possess working knowledge of company invoice tracking, labor tracking, schedule preparation, food cost management, labor cost management, inventory control, and hiring, counseling, and termination policies

• Minimum three years’ experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume industry‑leading concept with 10 years' culinary experience
• Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred but not mandatory;
  Serv Safe and Food Safety Handler certifications preferred by not mandatory
• Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&Ls and budgeting; knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and point‑of‑sale (POS) systems
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs
• Proven ability to lead team members clearly and concisely while positively influencing behavior and performance

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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.

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.