Executive Chef

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Levy Full time
Job Overview

Levy is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our team. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for executing menus that exceed guest expectations and providing strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our Company vision and values.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Execute menus in accordance to brand standards
  • Maintain recipes to meet core standards
  • Ensure team members consistently deliver heartfelt hospitality to every guest, every time
  • Ensure team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobs
  • Ensure show quality standards are maintained at all times
  • Regularly obtain feedback from clients and guests to improve operations
  • Support and communicate Levy initiatives
  • Respond and assist in any departmental guest service issues
  • Hold team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service
  • Execute preventive maintenance schedule as set forth by Director of Operations
  • Conduct daily walkthroughs in culinary areas for each event
  • Continually gain culinary expertise
  • Practice proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
  • Achieve daily sales and assigned cost goals
  • Ensure that all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved
  • Employ good safety and sanitation practices
  • Forecast and adequately schedule team members to meet operational needs and desired targets
  • Provide operational planning to ensure adequate products and equipment are ordered for anticipated business levels
  • Ensure team members adhere to Levy guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
  • Display a positive attitude towards team members
  • Interview, hire, train, and develop team members according to Levy guidelines
  • Conduct regularly scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members
  • Promote a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
  • Use all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team members
  • Assist fellow team members when necessary
  • Mentor Sous Chefs to improve their skills and leadership abilities

Requirements:

  • A culinary degree is preferred
  • Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
  • Able to communicate effectively with the management team, guests, and team members
  • Team builder and ability to successfully manage and develop a team
  • Must be experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet

About Levy:

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.


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