Executive Chef - Major Sports Venue

Salary: $140k - 145k per year + Bonus + Benefits

Reference: CM999956841

Executive Chef - Major Sports Venue

Seattle, WA

$140,000 – $145,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Relocation Assistance Available for USA Based Candidates

We're partnered with a leading food service and hospitality company to recruit an Executive Chef overseeing the culinary program at one of North America's premier sports and entertainment venues in Seattle.

This is the top culinary leadership role on-site, responsible for a $70M+ food and beverage operation spanning premium hospitality, clubs, suites, high-volume retail concessions, and multiple full-service restaurant concepts.

We're looking for an innovative culinary leader who has already operated at this level within a major stadium or arena environment. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring someone who can balance creativity with operational excellence while leading large culinary teams through world-class sporting events, concerts, and live entertainment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading all culinary operations across a major sports and entertainment venue
• Managing premium hospitality, clubs, suites, retail concessions, and à la carte restaurant operations
• Driving culinary innovation while maintaining consistency across high-volume operations
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a large culinary leadership team
• Managing food cost, labour, purchasing, inventory, and overall kitchen financial performance
• Leading culinary execution across sporting events, concerts, and large-scale entertainment programming

What We're Looking For

• Executive Chef experience within a major stadium or arena is essential
• Proven leadership of $70M+ food and beverage operations
• Extensive experience across premium hospitality, concessions, and full-service restaurant programs
• Strong financial and operational management experience
• Passion for culinary innovation and enhancing large-scale guest experiences
• Based or willing to relocate to Seattle

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