Executive Sous Chef

Compass Group, North America; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy, a leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, is seeking an Executive Chef support role to oversee kitchen operations, ensuring safety and sanitation while guiding staff and delivering high-quality meals. You will work under the Executive Chef to implement corporate guidelines and culinary programs across diverse sites.

The position emphasizes team leadership, cost awareness, and menu execution in a dynamic, hospitality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management or A.O.S. in Culinary Arts with additional training.
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience.
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification.
• Applied food service sanitation certification (ServSafe) and/or HACCP federal guideline certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists Executive Chef to assure compliance with sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements.
• Motivates, trains, develops and directs back of house employees to satisfy customers, clients, and sectors.
• Ensures high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented cost-effectively.
• Assists in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Supports cost controls and control expenditures for the account.
• Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sanitation knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Culinary degree (B.S./A.O.S.)

Job description

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Pay Grade: 14

Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.

About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy's diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists Executive Chef to assure compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements
• Motivates, trains, develops and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and sectors
• Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
• Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology/Management/or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
• 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
• Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
• Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral/written communication skills
• Applied food service sanitation certification, SERVSAFE, and/or HACCP federal guideline certification
• Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market/trends and creative food presentation preferred

Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture (http://www.levyrestaurants.com/our-culture/)

At Levy, team = family. And we'll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, 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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.