Executive Sous Chef - Lumen Field
Salary: $90,000 - 95,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Eligible
Pay Grade: 14
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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 is a key culinary leader at Lumen Field, responsible for driving operational excellence, culinary quality, and team development. This role partners closely with the Executive Chef and broader leadership team to deliver exceptional food experiences while maintaining strong financial and operational discipline.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with a passion for hospitality, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to lead and inspire teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Coach, mentor, and motivate culinary team members to perform at their best
- Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing skill development for culinary staff
- Conduct pre-shift meetings to set expectations and drive event readiness
- Manage employee breaks and staffing to support team well-being
- Address performance concerns through timely coaching and corrective action
Culinary Excellence & Operations
- Set and uphold standards for food quality, flavor, presentation, and consistency
- Perform daily line checks to ensure adherence to culinary standards
- Lead game day culinary operations and execution
- Support menu development, recipe maintenance, and menu specifications
- Create prep sheets, line layouts, chef table setups, and menu build diagrams
Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and Levy Core Signature standards
- Oversee routine kitchen procedures including opening/closing checklists, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, waste tracking, and pest control
- Monitor equipment maintenance and kitchen readiness
Financial & Inventory Management
- Support management of the culinary department budget
- Monitor food costs, waste, and par levels to drive financial performance
- Partner with purchasing to manage ordering, inventory, and end-of-month counts
- Ensure accurate tracking of stock and cost controls
Collaboration & Support
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and guest experience
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Support other Levy locations and special projects as needed
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills & Experience
- 2+ years of experience in a culinary leadership role
- Culinary degree preferred
- Strong understanding of kitchen operations and financial fundamentals
- High level of computer literacy
- Passion for hospitality, food, and guest experience
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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