Executive Chef

Compass Group USA; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping

Health & Wellness

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Executive Chef at Tulsa Zoo under Compass Group USA leads culinary operations, setting menus, training staff, and ensuring safety and quality in all food service activities. The role drives hospitality, creativity, and operational performance across the kitchen.

The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, hands-on cooking expertise, and a focus on cost control, sanitation, and guest experience in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• A.S. or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience.
• Institutional and batch cooking experience.
• Hands-on chef experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food trends, quality, cost controls and presentation.
• Computers proficiency including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Plans regular and modified menus according to guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards.
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safety and sanitation.
• Maintains cleaning schedules and equipment upkeep.
• Manages inventory to meet production needs and cost controls.
• Ensures compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
• Participates in meetings and staff development; embodies Levy values.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Food safety

Education

A.S. or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Diversityof thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

Summary: TheExecutive Chefis the leader for all things culinary at Tulsa Zoo. From setting the menu standards to training team members to ensuring impeccable safety in operations to representing our team in social media & partner events. This leader will inspire creativity and demonstrate hospitality in all operations and interactions. Food is a central part of the guest experience and the Executive chef is the visionary behind that food. The ideal candidate will be an experienced food and beverage leader. A great coach with commercial acumen, who can get the best out of people and continually drive operational performance and execution.

• Plans regular and modified menus according to established guidelines.
• Follows standardized recipes, portioning and presentation standards. Completes and utilizes daily production worksheets and waste log sheets. Tastes completed meals to ensure quality
• Trains kitchen staff in food preparation, safe handling, operation of equipment, food safety and sanitation based on Company and regulatory standards
• Establishes and maintains cleaning and maintenance schedules for equipment, storage and work areas. Ensures that kitchen staff follows and completes schedules as assigned
• Maintains inventory of food and non-food supplies to stay within established guidelines while assuring that necessary product is available when needed
• Makes all decisions regarding utilization of leftover food products staying within Company guidelines for such products
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures as evidenced through local health department and third-party audits
• Follows facility, department, and Company safety policies and procedures to include occurrence reporting
• Participates and attends departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate
• Demonstrate Levy Core Values in all actions: Be Nice, Innovative, Passionate, Inclusive.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences
• Hands-on chef experience a must
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

Nearest Major Market: Tulsa
Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma
Job Segment: Executive Chef, Food Service, Kitchen, Chef, Culinary, Hospitality