CHEF, SOUS I
Salary: 65000
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Pay Grade: 11
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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
Summary
The Sous Chef I supports the overall success of the culinary operation within a fast‑paced, event‑driven venue that hosts a wide variety of live entertainment, sporting events, exhibitions, and catered functions. This role assists in all phases of culinary planning, ordering, inventory, food preparation, and execution across multiple service formats, including concessions, premium clubs, suites, banquets, and special events.
The Sous Chef I ensures all food is prepared in accordance with client expectations, company standards, and Health Department regulations while maintaining high standards of quality, freshness, and presentation. This position leads, trains, and directs back‑of‑house staff and requires the ability to adapt to fluctuating schedules based on event types, attendance levels, and operational demands.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in coordinating and actively participating in food preparation and cooking for multiple simultaneous outlets, including concessions, catering, VIP spaces, and specialty events.
- Supports menu planning and execution tailored to diverse event profiles, such as concerts, sporting tournaments, motorsports events, ice shows, conferences, and premium catering.
- Assists with the rollout of new culinary programs, seasonal menus, and event‑specific offerings in collaboration with the culinary and marketing teams.
- Assists in managing food costs, labor efficiency, inventory, and waste control in a high‑volume, variable‑attendance environment.
- Supervises, trains, motivates, and develops culinary team members to ensure consistent execution despite changing menus and service demands.
- Ensures compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations across production kitchens, portable kitchens, and event service areas.
- Adjusts staffing, prep schedules, and production flows based on event size, timing, and complexity.
- Works intermittent and non‑traditional schedules that may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and consecutive event days driven by the venue’s event calendar.
- Provides on‑site culinary leadership during live events to troubleshoot, maintain quality, and meet service timelines.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support venue operations.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of culinary experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role, preferably in high‑volume or event‑driven environments.
- Experience in arenas, stadiums, convention centers, catering operations, hotels, or large‑scale food service is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food trends, production techniques, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and large‑batch execution.
- Ability to create, manage, and distribute production sheets for multiple menus and event types occurring concurrently.
- Demonstrated leadership, training, coaching, and team development skills in fast‑paced settings.
- Proven ability to work a flexible and intermittent schedule based on event timing and business needs.
- ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred (or ability to obtain).
- Proficiency with MS Office products, including Excel.
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred.
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- 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 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.
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.
Req ID: 1527743
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