Arena Culinary Leader: Innovative, High-Volume Kitchen

Compass Group, North America; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

Levy Sector in Oklahoma City is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at Paycom Center. You will drive menu execution, ensure food quality, and maintain high standards across dining experiences.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage costs, uphold food safety, and develop a high-performing culinary team to deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume venue. Collaborate with events and operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation, production, and presentation
• Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals
• Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules
• Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary leadership

Cost management

Team training

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy Sector in Oklahoma City is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at Paycom Center. You will drive menu execution, ensure food quality, and maintain high standards across dining experiences.

You will oversee kitchen operations, manage costs, uphold food safety, and develop a high-performing culinary team to deliver memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume venue. Collaborate with events and operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution and