Chef de Partie - Opening Team!

Level99; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Level99 West Hartford, CT is seeking a seasoned Chef de Partie to support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chefs in day‑to‑day BOH operations. The role requires hands‑on leadership on the line, prep, and shift coordination, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead stations, ensure proper stock, assist with prep, and help maintain fast, accurate service during busy periods. A positive attitude and reliability are essential for this dynamic, guest‑facing kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years as a line cook or prep cook in a high‑volume F&B operation.
• High School education or equivalent, or a BS in Hospitality Management or related degree.
• ServSafe Certified.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Positive, energetic attitude and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Primary role as BOH Event Captain, coordinating with CDC and Sous Chef to ensure event execution.
• Ensure stations are stocked for the next shift; assist in stocking as needed.
• Assist in prep sheets and ensure accuracy for next shift/day.
• Run Expo when needed and maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Communicate with CDC and Sous Chef about corrective actions for safety and quality.

Skills

Line cook

Prep cook

ServSafe Certified

High-volume F&B

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School or equivalent

BS in Hospitality Management or related degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life‑size mini‑games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real‑world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player‑vs‑Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard.

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, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. 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. Visit www.level99.com for more details.

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OVERVIEW

The role of Chef de Partie is to support the Chef de Cuisine & 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 Chef, and event team to ensure successful event execution
• Works with the team to make sure stations are stocked for the next shift coming in. If stations are at risk of not being fully stocked before the next shift comes in, it is your responsibility to assist in stocking them.
• Assist CDC and Sous Chef 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
• Walk in organization and cleanliness
• Communicates with CDC and Sous Chef on appropriate corrective action to staff members on spec adherence and/or nonproductivity
• Assisting in prep as needed
• Checking dish chemicals are full and being properly utilized
• Making sure all food prepped that day is packaged or wrapped for the night (Should be delegated, but needs to be done).
• Tracking and Covering breaks as needed
• Following through with any cleaning tasks assigned to the team members on shift
• Noting 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

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

• Minimum 5 years as a line cook or prep cook level, in a high-volume F&B business
• High School education or equivalent orB.S. in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or other related degree
• ServSafe Certified
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
• 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
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays as well as emergency responsiveness as required
• 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

OTHER DESIRABLE (BUT NOT NECESSARY) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE

• Multilingual

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.