Sous Chef - Target Center

Levy Restaurants; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Time Off Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Levy Restaurants is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their team at Target Center in Minneapolis. This leadership role involves directing kitchen operations and ensuring a high standard of food and guest experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, with a focus on quality and safety. Responsibilities include menu planning, food preparation, and team coaching. Join a company recognized for innovation and diversity in the hospitality industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary leadership position.
• Knowledge of food industry trends, production, sanitation, and presentation.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in food preparation and cooking.
• Assist with planning and creating menus.
• Manage kitchen operations to ensure quality and efficiency.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost controls

Supervisory skills

Team coaching

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

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, MLS All‑Star Games.

Job Summary

The Sous Chef position at Target Center is a central leadership role within the culinary team – providing direction and coaching to team members to drive the very best food and guest experience at the location. The ideal candidate will be an experienced culinarian with a passion for great food and guest experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best.
• Identifying opportunities and driving improvement in our location operations.
• Monitoring quality and sanitation standards.
• Delivering against our financial goals and budgets.
• Setting the standard for culinary excellence.
• Overseeing equipment maintenance routines.
• Communicating and monitoring par levels.
• Supporting the creation of menu build diagrams and monitoring output to ensure standards are adhered to.
• Ensuring all routine kitchen management procedures are adhered to including opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheets and pest control.
• Setting standards for chef table setups.
• Creation of prep sheets and line layout diagrams to ensure consistent and efficient food production.
• Performing daily line checks to verify quality and flavor standards.
• Leading game day culinary operations.
• Managing end‑of‑month inventory, in partnership with the purchasing team, to ensure the accurate recording of stock.
• Proactively monitoring and managing food waste to help drive the cost of food.
• Delivering training and coaching to team members on both the menu and general culinary skills.
• Delivery of pre‑shift meetings to set the tone for events.
• Conducting corrective action with team members to address any issues in relation to performance.
• Completing onboarding and orientation for new members of the Culinary team.
• Ensuring all elements of food ordering, delivery, prep, transportation, and service are conducted to a high standard in line with Levy’s sanitation and safety Core Signatures.
• Supporting other Levy locations, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary leadership position.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Benefits

• 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, 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/

Levy maintains a drug‑free workplace.