Chef de Partie

Level99 Entertainment; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Level99 Entertainment is seeking a Chef de Partie to support daily back of house operations and lead event execution. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience as a line cook, be ServSafe certified, and exhibit strong leadership and communication skills. This role demands an energetic individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment while ensuring food quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a line cook or prep cook in a high-volume F&B business.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BOH operations as event Captain and support team in successful event execution.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Assist CDC and Sous Chefs with line cooks' prep sheets.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Education

High School education or equivalent

B.S. in Hospitality Management or Culinary

Job description

The role of Chef de Partie is to support the CDC & Sous Chefs in the successful day to day BOH operations. This “on the field captain” position is proficient at all positions on the line and in prep, and sets an example for, and actively works with, other line and prep cooks on food safety, adherence to specifications, cleanliness, organization and overall structure of each shift.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Primary role as BOH event Captain, working closely with CDC, Sous Chefs and event team to ensure successful event execution
• Works with the team to make sure stations are stocked for the next shiftAssist CDC and Sous Chefs to ensure lines cooks are completing prep sheets properly for next shift/day
• Running Expo as needed when CDC and/or Sous Chef are not available or present
• Maintain Walk-in organization and cleanliness
• Communicates with CDC and Sous Chefs when team members are not adhering to specs, not productive, or when there are other issues occurring during the shift
• Assisting in prep as needed
• Ensure dish chemicals are full and being properly utilized
• Making sure all food prepped that day has been s packaged or wrapped for the night
• Tracking and covering breaks as needed
• Following through with any cleaning tasks assigned to the team members on shift
• Complete any shift notes in the manager log when CDC and or Sous Chef not present
• Works with BOH leadership team on assigning and timely execution of Jolt Checklists
• Ensuring ticket times of 15 minutes or less during lunch service, during dinner service ensuring that food is consistently moving and ticket times remain around 15-18 minutes or less
• Other duties, as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years as a line cook or prep cook level, in a high-volume F&B business
• High School education or equivalent
• ServSafe Certified
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• High integrity and professionalism
• A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude – leading by example

OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Education: B.S. in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or other similar degree
• Multilingual

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Able to work 8 hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment

$22 - $27 an hour

WHO WE ARE

Level99 is a real-world gaming venue designed for adults, featuring over 50 mental and physical challenges in artistic environments. Games range from ninja warrior obstacle course style challenges to mental logic puzzles, and everything in between. Each challenge is quick—just 1 to 4 minutes—and Players can do the same room over and over again, or they can move on to something new. Like a video game, Players earn rewards, climb the leaderboard, and make progress – each time a Player comes back, the game remembers where they left off.

Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, and is opening in Tysons, VA, West Hartford, CT, and Disney Springs, FL. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visitwww.level99.comfor more details.

While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!

YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…

• Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work

• Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job

• Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time

• Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"

Level99 is an E-Verify employer.