Executive Sous Chef, Catering - Wrigley Field

Levy Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Program

Discount Marketplace

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Levy Restaurants at Wrigley Field is seeking an Executive Sous Chef, Catering to lead high-volume event catering. You will supervise kitchen staff, collaborate with senior chefs, plan menus, and manage food quality, safety, and cost controls to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary excellence, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced sports venue environment. Prior supervisory experience and a culinary degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• A Culinary Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Hands‑on chef experience, especially in high-volume and complex foodservice operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), email, and internet tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and supervise staff to ensure efficient foodservice.
• Participate in menu planning and cost-conscious food utilization strategies.
• Train new cooks and familiarize them with kitchen practices.
• Monitor portions, garnishing, and adherence to recipes and standards.
• Manage labor scheduling and compliance with procurement.

Skills

Culinary/kitchen management

Hands-on chef

High-volume operations

Food cost controls

Sanitation knowledge

Presentation

Office software

Education

Culinary Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Levy Sector

Position Title: Executive Sous Chef, Catering - Wrigley Field

Pay Range: $78,000-$83,000

Job Summary

The Catering Executive Sous Chef supervises and directs the activities of kitchen staff, ensuring the efficient preparation and service of food for catering events. This position works closely with the Sr. and Executive Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, safety, and profitability. The role includes managing staff, developing recipes, controlling food costs, and ensuring compliance with all safety and sanitation guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee the work of kitchen staff, ensuring efficient and profitable foodservice operations


• Support the Sr. Executive Chef in the management of all kitchen activities, including training, hiring and performance evaluations


• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance rewarding, disciplining, addressing complaints, and resolving issues


• Work with catering manager and front of house team of set up and execution

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitor kitchen staff during food preparation to ensure recipes, portion sizes and garnishing follow standards


• Participate in menu planning and food utilization strategies, taking into account guest preferences, menu trends, seasonal availability and allergens


• Control food costs by managing portion sizes and kitchen efficiency


• Ensure compliance with sanitation standards, including ServSafe and safety regulations


• Test cooked food for taste and quality, ensuring compliance with recipes


• Develop special dishes and write detailed recipes


• Review menus, analyze recipes, and calculate food, labor, and overhead costs, assigning prices to menu items with the Executive Chef


• Train new cooks and familiarise them with kitchen practices


• Estimate food consumption, requisition ingredients, and ensure the kitchen is stocked with necessary supplies


• Enforce nutrition, safety, and merchandising standards in the kitchen


• Address and resolve customer concerns


• Assign and supervise cleaning tasks to maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment


• Ensure the use of Webtrition for culinary standards and compliance


• Schedule labor according to business needs and manage purchase compliance
  
• Attend all culinary meetings as required


• Uphold discipline to culinary programs and maintain adherence to culinary terminology

Skills and Experience

• A Culinary Degree is preferred


• Minimum 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience


• Hands‑on chef experience, especially in high-volume and complex foodservice operations


• Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), email, and internet tools

Essential Food Safety Practices

• Must posses a valid Food Handler's Permit


• Must have or be willing to obtain Servsafe Certification


• Adhere to HACCP policies and procedures

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

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

Associates Of Levy Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app


• Associate Shopping Program


• Health and Wellness Program


• Discount Marketplace


• Employee Assistance Program

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Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences.

For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/