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The Executive Chef is the senior culinary leader responsible for the strategic and day-to-day execution of all culinary operations at the Raising Cane’s River Center, including concessions, catering/banquets, premium/VIP services and special events. This role drives culinary vision, operational excellence, financial performance, and talent development while ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, high-volume live events environment.
Job Responsibility:
Lead all back-of-house culinary operations across the property, ensuring flawless execution for event days and non-event production
Oversee menu execution and production systems for concessions, banquets/catering, VIP/premium areas, and special events, maintaining consistency, speed, and quality
Conduct line checks, tastings, and quality assurance reviews to ensure standards for flavor, portioning, presentation, and temperature
Create and maintain standardized recipes, prep sheets, production forecasts, and execution guides for all concepts and service models
Develop creative, trend-forward menu items that align with the River Center’s brand and event mix while leveraging local and seasonal ingredients where possible
Collaborate with Sales/Catering on client menu proposals, tastings, and BEO-driven execution, including customized menus for high-profile events
Ensure recipe compliance and accurate menu specifications including yields, allergen awareness, and cost cards
Own culinary cost performance including food cost, labor cost, waste, and controllables, operating within approved budgets and driving margin improvement
Build production and staffing plans aligned to event forecasts
manage schedules to meet business demand while minimizing overtime
Oversee purchasing, receiving, storage, and inventory controls
maintain strong vendor relationships and ordering discipline
Track and reduce spoilage and waste through smart par levels, rotation practices, and production planning
Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary and stewarding team
Build a culture of accountability, pride, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
Create clear station expectations and cross-training plans to strengthen bench depth and execution reliability
Manage performance including feedback, corrective action, and recognition in accordance with policy and applicable laws
Maintain full compliance with local health codes, food safety standards, and company policies including sanitation and HACCP practices
Drive outcomes that support strong inspection and audit performance
Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, temperature logs, and safe food handling across all kitchen and storage areas
Champion workplace safety, accident prevention, and safe equipment use
report and correct hazards immediately
Ensure cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of all kitchen areas and equipment
Partner with Facility Maintenance and F&B leadership to manage preventative maintenance programs and respond to equipment needs quickly
Maintain standards for BOH readiness including opening/closing procedures, deep cleaning schedules, and stewarding performance
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, and Event Management to anticipate needs and deliver seamless event execution
Communicate staffing, production levels, challenges, and solutions clearly to leadership
Maintain an active presence in the local culinary/hospitality community and represent the River Center through industry and community engagement
Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall venue operations and special initiatives
7+ years of progressive culinary experience, including senior culinary leadership in a high-volume venue environment (arena, stadium, convention center, performing arts, or large-scale catering)
Demonstrated success managing food cost, labor, and culinary budgets in an event-driven operation
ServSafe Manager certification (required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe)
Knowledge of HACCP and local health department standards
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with a hands-on management style
Proven ability to drive efficiency, consistency, and quality under tight timelines and high-volume demands
Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory, production planning, scheduling, and cost controls
Ability to work irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays based on event schedule
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and comfort learning operational systems for scheduling/inventory/timekeeping