Executive Sous Chef - United Center
Salary: 125000 - 140000
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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.
Job Summary
The Executive Sous Chef supports the culinary leadership team in overseeing kitchen operations across the United Center, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and execution in a high‑volume, event‑driven environment. This role plays a key part in menu execution, team leadership, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily culinary operations for events, premium dining, and clubs
- Execute menus with consistency, quality, and efficiency at scale
- Supervise, train, and mentor sous chefs and culinary staff
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Assist with food costing, inventory, and waste control
- Collaborate with Executive Chef on menus, standards, and innovation
Qualifications
- 5+ years of culinary experience; executive chef or executive sous chef experience required
- High‑volume, stadium, arena, hotel, or banquet experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, event-driven environments with shifting priorities.
- Flexible schedule required—must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and late-night events.
Why This Role
A leadership opportunity within one of the world’s premier sports and entertainment venues, offering exposure to large‑scale culinary operations and career growth.
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At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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 acccommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities, 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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
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