Culinary Concessions Chef

About the Role

The Sous Chef position is a key leadership role within the culinary team at Levy, a leading hospitality company. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for providing direction and coaching to team members to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively coach and motivate team members to achieve their best
• Identify opportunities for improvement in location operations and drive change
• Monitor quality and sanitation standards to ensure a safe and healthy environment
• Deliver against financial goals and budgets while maintaining high-quality standards
• Set the standard for culinary excellence and oversee equipment maintenance routines
• Communicate and monitor par levels to ensure efficient food production
• Support the creation of menu build diagrams and monitor output to ensure standards are met
• Ensure all routine kitchen management procedures are followed, 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 and 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 and manage end-of-month inventory in partnership with the purchasing team
• Proactively monitor and manage food waste to drive cost savings
• Deliver training and coaching to team members on menu and general culinary skills
• Manage employee breaks to ensure team well-being
• Deliver pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events
• Conduct corrective action with team members to address performance issues
• Complete onboarding and orientation for new culinary team members
• Ensure all elements of food ordering, delivery, prep, transportation, and service are conducted to a high standard in line with Levy's 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

Requirements

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

Levy Culture

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Levy Maintains a Drug-Free Workplace