Premium Senior Sous Chef
Location: MODA Center - home of the NBA's Portland Trailblazers and WNBA's Portland Fire!
Salary: $68k-$75k
Pay Grade: 12
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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 Sr. Sous Chef – Premium plays a critical leadership role in delivering an exceptional, high-end culinary experience within a fast-paced arena environment. As a Senior Sous Chef with Levy at the Rose Quarter, your responsibility includes supporting the Executive Sous Chef in overseeing all premium culinary operations, including luxury suites, clubs, VIP catering, and high-profile events. The Sr. Sous Chef will bring a sharp eye for detail, creativity in menu development, and resilience under pressure, ensuring flawless execution for diverse and demanding service periods. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven culinary professional passionate about innovation, premium hospitality, and operational excellence in a live-event setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef to lead daily premium culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
- Develop, test, and execute innovative, high-end menus tailored to premium guests, VIP clientele, and special events, with an emphasis on seasonality and culinary trends
- Oversee the planning and execution of premium catering events, including large-scale arena activations, private events, and high-profile game or concert service
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail in food preparation, plating, and service execution across multiple premium outlets
- Support food cost management through inventory controls, waste reduction, ordering, and recipe adherence, while preserving premium product integrity
- Train, coach, and supervise culinary team members, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate resilience and adaptability during high-volume, high-pressure service windows typical of arena operations
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards, setting the tone for best-in-class kitchen discipline
- Collaborate with company culinary and marketing teams to roll out new premium culinary programs, concepts, and guest-facing experiences
- Actively participate in client and guest satisfaction initiatives, responding to feedback and elevating the overall premium experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional culinary experience
- Progressive culinary leadership experience, with a strong preference for premium catering, upscale hospitality, or luxury foodservice environments
- Proven success in high-volume, complex operations, ideally within arenas, stadiums, convention centers, hotels, or large event venues
- Catering and event-driven service experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated creativity and comprehensive knowledge of culinary trends, premium ingredients, modern techniques, and refined presentation
- Strong understanding of food cost controls, labor management, production planning, and operational efficiency
- Experience supervising and mentoring hourly culinary associates
- Proficiency with computers and systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and email
- Willingness to actively engage in client relations and guest satisfaction programs
- ServSafe Certification highly desirable
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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 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: 1527890
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