Executive Chef - Lead Multi-Kitchen Stadium Dining

Compass Group USA; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

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 (FSAs)

Job summary

Levy, a leading hospitality provider in sports and entertainment venues, seeks an Executive Chef to lead stadium-wide kitchen operations with creativity, precision, and cost discipline. You will oversee multiple kitchens, guide culinary teams, and ensure safety, sanitation, and high presentation standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts (or equivalent) and 3–5 years as Executive Chef, with stadium/concessions experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years as Executive Chef
• Experience in stadium/concessions highly desirable.
• Proven success overseeing multiple kitchens within a single venue, including forecasting, inventory, and operational consistency.
• Strong technology literacy; able to effectively use business systems for ordering, inventory, scheduling, expense and waste tracking, and communication.

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 across multiple kitchens
• Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution

Skills

Executive kitchen leadership

Forecasting & cost control

Menu development

Food safety excellence

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Business systems

Job description

Levy, a leading hospitality provider in sports and entertainment venues, seeks an Executive Chef to lead stadium-wide kitchen operations with creativity, precision, and cost discipline. You will oversee multiple kitchens, guide culinary teams, and ensure safety, sanitation, and high presentation standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts (or equivalent) and 3–5 years as Executive Chef, with stadium/concessions experience preferred.