Executive Chef - Raising Canes River Center

Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center

Baton Rouge, LA, US
On-site
7+ years senior culinary leadership experience
High-volume arena or stadium environment
Servsafe manager certification required
The Executive Chef position at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a seasoned culinary leader responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, including concessions and catering, while ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess extensive culinary experience in high-volume venues, strong leadership skills, and financial acumen

Job Summary

  • The Executive Chef serves as the senior culinary leader responsible for strategic execution across concessions, catering, and VIP services at the Raising Cane's River Center.
  • This role requires driving operational excellence and financial performance while ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced live events environment.
  • The successful candidate will recruit, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team while maintaining full compliance with health codes and safety standards.

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The Executive Chef position at the Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, LA, seeks a seasoned culinary leader responsible for overseeing all culinary operations, including concessions and catering, while ensuring exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will possess extensive culinary experience in high-volume venues, strong leadership skills, and financial acumen.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years senior culinary leadership experience
  • High-volume arena or stadium environment
  • ServSafe Manager certification required
  • HACCP and local health code compliance
  • Food cost and labor budget management

Nice-to-have

  • Creative trend-forward menu innovation
  • Strong vendor relationship management
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Local and seasonal ingredient knowledge
  • Community engagement presence

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Culinary degree or apprenticeship preferred
  • 7+ years progressive culinary experience
  • ServSafe Manager certification
  • Knowledge of HACCP standards

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