Banquet Chef

Levy Restaurants; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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

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 Restaurants is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead high-volume banquet operations with a focus on quality cuisine and cost control.

You will establish standards, supervise culinary staff, and collaborate with event teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences while meeting budget targets and driving menu development across multiple Levy locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in high-volume banquet culinary operations and culinary leadership.
• Proficient in kitchen management, food costing, and menu development.
• Valid ServSafe and food handler certifications.
• Experience supervising culinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Establishes quality food and presentation standards.
• Ensures company guidelines and standards are communicated to team members.
• Ensures the kitchen team has the necessary equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to sales growth through product selection, execution, pricing, and creative development.
• Achieves purchasing, scheduling, and culinary standards.
• Achieves all assigned cost goals.
• Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale.
• Additional responsibilities, as needed.
• Supporting other Levy locations, as needed. Banquet_Chef_Job_Description

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume banquet operations

Food cost control

Menu development

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Job description

Banquet Chef

Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

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

As a Banquet Chef, it will be your primary responsibility to execute cuisine that exceeds guest expectations and provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our Levy vision and values.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Establishes quality food and presentation standards.
• Ensures company guidelines and standards are communicated to team members.
• Ensures the kitchen team has the necessary equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to sales growth through product selection, execution, pricing, and creative development.
• Achieves purchasing, scheduling, and culinary standards.
• Achieves all assigned cost goals.
• Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale.
• Additional responsibilities, as needed.
• Supporting other Levy locations, as needed. Banquet_Chef_Job_Description

Job Requirements

• Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in high-volume banquet culinary operations and culinary leadership.
• Proficient in kitchen management, food costing, and menu development.
• Valid ServSafe and food handler certifications.
• Experience supervising culinary staff.

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• 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)

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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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 acc accommodation. 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.