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About the Role

The Sous Chef position is a key leadership role within the culinary team, responsible for driving the delivery of exceptional food and guest experiences at our locations. We are seeking an experienced culinarian with a passion for great food and guest service to join our team.

• Proactively coach and motivate team members to deliver their best
• Identify opportunities and drive improvement in location operations
• Monitor quality and sanitation standards
• Deliver against financial goals and budgets
• Set the standard for culinary excellence
• Oversee equipment maintenance routines
• Communicate and monitor par levels
• Support the creation of menu build diagrams and monitor output to ensure standards are adhered to
• Ensure all routine kitchen management procedures are adhered to, including opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheets, and pest control
• Creation of menu specifications, as needed
• Set standards for chef table setups
• Creation of prep sheets and line layout diagrams to ensure consistent and efficient food production
• Perform daily line checks to verify quality and flavor standards
• Lead game day culinary operations
• Manage end-of-month inventory, in partnership with the purchasing team, to ensure accurate recording of stock
• Proactively monitor and manage food waste to drive cost of food
• Deliver training and coaching to team members on both the menu and general culinary skills
• Manage employee breaks to ensure the well-being of all team members
• Deliver pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events
• Conduct corrective action with team members to address any issues related to performance
• Complete onboarding and orientation for new members of the Culinary team
• Ensure all elements of food ordering, delivery, prep, transportation, and service are conducted to a high standard in line with our sanitation and safety Core Signatures
• Support other Levy locations, as needed
• Support the maintenance and update of recipes
• Manage culinary department budget
• Other duties, as assigned

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary leadership position
• A culinary degree is preferred
• High level of computer literacy
• Understanding of financial concepts
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Levy is a leading hospitality company that delivers exceptional experiences for our guests. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where our team members can grow and thrive.

We are proud to be a member of Compass Group Careers, a global leader in food and support services. Our company values include a commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off plan, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.