Kitchen Lead , Progressive Field

The opportunity

Delaware North Sport service is hiring seasonal Kitchen Leads to join our team at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. As a Kitchen Lead, you will ensure the culinary team delivers high-quality food to guests. If you're an experienced Cook who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to gain leadership experience, apply today!

$23.00 - $25.00 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at

We care about our team member’s personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

• Create weekly dining room menus from personal or established recipes
• Supervise food prep work while maintaining food quality, plate presentation, and sanitation standards
• Verify that all portion sizes, recipes, quality standards, department rules, policies, and procedures are maintained
• Supervise all culinary team members and food production in their area
• Partner with service personnel and restaurant managers to ensure guest satisfaction
• Maintain all kitchen equipment in full working order
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of walk-ins and freezers at all times
• Actively works to maintain food cost within parameters set by Chef and leadership
• Effectively supervise proper breakdown, rotation, labeling, dating, and storage of food. Uses waste control guidelines and records all waste on a spoilage sheet
• Performs opening, closing, and side work duties

• At least three years of experience as a Line Cook, including experience as a Supervisor or Lead Line Cook
• Able to perform and work all culinary functions of each workstation
• Ability to effectively communicate with others in a leadership capacity
• Basic math skills; ability to understand, calculate and follow recipe measurements and proportions
• No college degree required

• Manual dexterity sufficient to chop, mix, blend, whip a variety of foods and liquids
• Ability to lift and carry large pans from ovens or freezers, weighing up to 50 lbs
• Standing and walking for the entire length of the shift
• Frequently required to reach up to 6-7 feet

Days
Evenings
Holidays
Weekends
Events
OT as needed

Delaware North operates concessions and premium dining at Progressive Field since dating back to 1994. The 35,041-seat venue is home to Major League Baseball's Cleveland Guardians.

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.

Who says you can’t love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you’re interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we’re invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

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