Culinary Innovations Leader: Elevate Guest Experience

American Airlines Center; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Levy is seeking a Senior Executive - Culinary Innovations to lead forward-thinking culinary strategies that elevate the guest experience and drive revenue growth at a premier sports and entertainment venue. You will guide menu and product innovation, forecast trends, and partner with operations, purchasing, and finance to scale concepts.

The role requires 7–10+ years of leadership in multi-unit foodservice or related venues, with strong financial analysis and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Multi-unit foodservice, hospitality, restaurant, or sports and entertainment experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading menu development and culinary innovation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of innovative food and beverage concepts and guest experiences.
• Identify emerging culinary, beverage, wellness, and sustainability trends.
• Design, test, cost, and standardize new menu offerings across service channels, focusing on premium operations.
• Develop seasonal, promotional, signature, and limited-time menu offerings.
• Optimize menus using guest feedback, market trends, and contribution margins.
• Create visually compelling dishes and culinary experiences that support brand storytelling.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Culinary trend forecasting

Financial analysis

Vendor management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

Levy is seeking a Senior Executive - Culinary Innovations to lead forward-thinking culinary strategies that elevate the guest experience and drive revenue growth at a premier sports and entertainment venue. You will guide menu and product innovation, forecast trends, and partner with operations, purchasing, and finance to scale concepts.

The role requires 7–10+ years of leadership in multi-unit foodservice or related venues, with strong financial analysis and project management skills.