PREMIUM SOUS CHEF-CRYPTO.COM ARENA
Salary: 76-80K
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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
Levy Restaurants at Crypto.com Arena in Downtown LA is seeking our next culinary star. Crypto.com Arena is a premiere, world famous 19,000 seat sports and entertainment venue in the heart of downtown L.A. We are home to the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Kings and LA Sparks. We host and cater the Grammy Awards every year, numerous arena concert tours and special events like WWE, PBR Rodeo, Disney on Ice and more. Our Chefs provide all of the foodservice in the Arena, from our great casual foods on the concourses, to sushi, lobster, Wagyu and caviar for our premium guests in our luxury suites and catered events. We feed not only all of the fans in the arena, but also the teams and their owners, their VIP guests, artists and backstage.We’re hiring a Sous Chef in our Premium Culinary Department for our highest level VIP clubs and luxury suites.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
- Assists with planning and creating menus.
- Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
- Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Our ideal candidate has the following experience and qualifications:
- 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.
- Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
- Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
- Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
- ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
- Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
- A background in upscale hotels, banquets and catering, or in larger restaurants serving upscale Chef-driven, from scratch cuisine
- An experienced palate, with the ability to build great flavors
- A strong creative streak, and your finger on the pulse of what the best, most creative restaurants in the city and around the world are doing
- The ability to write, produce and execute great menus
- A hands-on work ethic
- Cool under pressure, a friendly team player and comfortable with meeting the demands of an upscale and celebrity clientele
- The ability to meet deadlines and work within time constraints
- The ability to work well and comfortably with a diverse team and work force
- Comfortable standing & walking for long periods of time, working in refrigerated areas, and lifting up to 50 lbs
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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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