Lead Sous Chef, High-Volume Sports Venue

Levy Restaurants; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Levy Sector at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers and Fever, seeks a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver guest experiences that exceed expectations. You will drive food quality, cost control, and team performance in a high-volume sports and entertainment setting.

Your role requires leadership in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage purchasing, scheduling and culinary standards while preserving brand integrity and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary management position.
• Sports and Entertainment or high-volume experience preferred.
• A culinary degree is preferred.
• High level of computer literacy and understanding of financial concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes quality food and presentation standards.
• Ensures company guidelines and standards are communicated to team members.
• Ensures the kitchen team has the necessary equipment and supplies.
• Contributes to sales growth through product selection, execution, pricing and creative development.
• Achieves purchasing, scheduling and culinary standards.
• Achieves all assigned cost goals.
• Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule - including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Additional responsibilities, as needed.

Skills

Culinary management experience

Sports & entertainment experience

High-volume operations experience

Computer literacy

Financial concepts understanding

Hospitality passion

Interpersonal & stakeholder management

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Levy Sector at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Pacers and Fever, seeks a Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver guest experiences that exceed expectations. You will drive food quality, cost control, and team performance in a high-volume sports and entertainment setting.

Your role requires leadership in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to manage purchasing, scheduling and culinary standards while preserving brand integrity and guest satisfaction.