Executive Chef - High-Volume Sports Venue Leader

Levy Restaurants, Inc.; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Levy Restaurants, Inc. at Michigan State University Athletic Venues in East Lansing invites an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, drive menu innovation, and ensure exceptional quality across dining experiences from Spartan Stadium to premium hospitality events.

You will oversee kitchen operations, maintain food safety, manage costs, develop a high-performing team, and collaborate with events and operations to deliver memorable guest experiences. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of executive management leadership in high-volume kitchens.
• Proficient with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintain recipes and brand standards.
• Manage food and labor costs to hit goals.
• Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, production schedules.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Collaborate with operations for event execution.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

Executive leadership

Leadership & communication

Food safety

Cost management

Team mentorship

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy Restaurants, Inc. at Michigan State University Athletic Venues in East Lansing invites an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, drive menu innovation, and ensure exceptional quality across dining experiences from Spartan Stadium to premium hospitality events.

You will oversee kitchen operations, maintain food safety, manage costs, develop a high-performing team, and collaborate with events and operations to deliver memorable guest experiences. Travel up to 20% may be required.