Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Museum Catering

Levy Restaurants, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy Sector in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at The Harley-Davidson Museum. You'll ensure exceptional food quality, innovative menu execution, and consistent guest experiences across on-site restaurant and catering events.

The role requires at least 5 years of executive leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong cost controls, and deep knowledge of food safety. You will mentor a diverse culinary team and collaborate with operations to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments.
• High-volume production and catering experience required.
• 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 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 for success.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution.

Skills

Executive leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Menu development

Cost control

Staff mentorship

Operations collaboration

High-volume catering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy Sector in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations at The Harley-Davidson Museum. You'll ensure exceptional food quality, innovative menu execution, and consistent guest experiences across on-site restaurant and catering events.

The role requires at least 5 years of executive leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong cost controls, and deep knowledge of food safety. You will mentor a diverse culinary team and collaborate with operations to deliver