Executive Chef

Levy Restaurants; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Restaurants is looking for an Executive Chef in Baltimore, MD, to lead culinary operations and innovate food quality. This role requires extensive culinary leadership experience, focusing on exceptional guest experiences through effective menu development and management of kitchen operations.

Ideal candidates should possess a culinary degree and strong financial acumen. The position includes various benefits such as medical insurance, retirement plans, and flexible time off. Join Levy in creating memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team to achieve high performance.
• Oversee all culinary operations, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Manage food and labor costs, budgets, inventory, and purchasing.
• Develop and update menus based on guest preferences and trends.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations and adherence to company procedures.

Skills

Culinary leadership experience

Food safety knowledge

Financial acumen

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Salary

$85,000 – $100,000. Bonus eligible.

About Levy

Levy is a disruptor in sports and entertainment hospitality, recognized as a market leader and a top employer for diversity. They manage award‑winning restaurants, iconic venues, and major cultural institutions.

Job Summary

The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, driving food quality, innovation, and financial performance. This role creates exceptional guest experiences through menu development, operational excellence, and strong leadership while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team to achieve high performance and engagement.
• Oversee all culinary operations, ensuring quality, consistency, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Manage food and labor costs, budgets, inventory, purchasing, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Develop and update menus based on guest preferences, industry trends, and financial objectives.
• Partner with operations, sales, finance, and purchasing teams to support business goals and event execution.
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations, equipment maintenance, and adherence to company procedures.
• Support revenue growth through guest engagement, community involvement, and social media initiatives.
• Deliver training, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning for culinary team members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• Proven financial and business acumen.
• High level of computer proficiency.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Social media experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD Insurance
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Levy, a member of Compass Group USA, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on 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 accommodation.

Levy maintains a drug‑free workplace.