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Senior Executive Chef

 

LOCATION: The Senior Executive Chef will be based at Paycom Center and will oversee this account as well as the University of Oklahoma.

Paycom Center – Home to the 2024–2025 NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Paycom Center also hosts concerts, family and social events, conventions, ice shows, and civic events.

University of Oklahoma – Levy oversees all food and beverage operations across OU’s athletic venues, supporting a wide variety of collegiate sports and special events.

 

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 DETAILS

Craft unforgettable culinary experiences that elevate every event! As the Senior Executive Chef, you will lead the culinary vision, drive operational excellence, and oversee all kitchen operations at both properties to ensure an exceptional, consistent, and innovative food program. You will guide a diverse culinary team, ensure adherence to Levy standards, maintain cost goals, and champion safety and sanitation while shaping memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification is preferred

  • Requires 10+ years of progressive culinary managment experience in high-volume operations  

  • Multi-unit culinary management experience -  required  

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

  • Ability to taste and evaluate food products

  • Experience overseeing large-scale kitchen operations

  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations

  • Experience managing and developing culinary teams

  • Must be willing to work a flexible work schedule: including days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead culinary operations to ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation

  • Develops and implements operational, regional, and corporate culinary plans

  • Maintain and update recipes according to Levy standards
  • Oversee food costing and inventory to meet financial goals

  • Direct, train, and mentor culinary team members and Chefs 

  • Ensure compliance with all sanitation and safety guidelines

  • Coordinate with operations leadership for menu planning and event execution

  • Maintain equipment standards and support preventive maintenance processes

Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: 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. 

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)

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

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 for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID:  1483744

 


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