Executive Chef - High-Energy Event Kitchen Leader

Compass Group USA; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Levy, a leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations around Las Vegas Motor Speedway. You will drive exceptional food quality, innovative menus, and cost control while building a high-performing team and delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with events teams to execute high-profile engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments.
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls.
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards.
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals.
• Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules.
• Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

Skills

Executive leadership

Food cost management

Labor cost management

Inventory controls

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Food safety & sanitation

Communication skills

Large-scale kitchens

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy, a leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations around Las Vegas Motor Speedway. You will drive exceptional food quality, innovative menus, and cost control while building a high-performing team and delivering memorable guest experiences.

You will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety standards, manage budgets, and collaborate with events teams to execute high-profile engagements.