Sous Chef

Level99; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Level99 is seeking a Sous Chef to grow within a two-concept kitchen, handling high-volume service and large catered events. You will work directly with our Chef de Cuisine to develop culinary skills across scratch operations and oversee daily kitchen activities.

You will learn ordering, scheduling, inventory management, cost control, and staff development while maintaining food quality and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• 2 years management experience.
• 1 year line cooking experience.
• ServSafe, TIPS, Allergen and ChokeSaver certifications.
• Catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute daily service and events.
• Oversee service to ensure consistency and quality.
• Daily ordering within budgeted guidelines.
• Manage and oversee prep inventory, assisting as needed.
• Play a part in development and training of new staff.
• Model a warm, approachable attitude and behavior.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School education or equivalent

B.S. in Hospitality Management or Culinary

Tools

ParS ordering system

Inventory management software

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard.

Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, Paramus, NJ, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details.

OVERVIEW

This Sous Chef position is a fantastic growth opportunity for someone looking to develop and broaden their culinary and food management skill sets. This position will provide development in high volume service to two dining concepts in an all scratch kitchen; while simultaneously executing large scale catered events.

As a member of our team you will learn, develop and continue to grow in the following skill sets working one on one with our Chef de Cuisine:

• Ordering (PARS, vendors, days of the week to order)
• Scheduling (maintaining staffing pars, and always interviewing and hiring)
• Prep and Inventory Management
• Food and Labor Costs
• Recipe Building and Costing
• High Volume Catered Events
• Research and Development

• Plan, prepare and execute daily service and events
• Oversee service to ensure consistency and quality
• Daily ordering within budgeted guidelines
• Manage and oversee prep inventory, assisting as needed
• Play a part in development and training of new staff
• Model a warm, approachable attitude and behavior - exactly as we are trying to instill in our team members.
• Demonstrate ownership and comprehensive oversight of all aspects of kitchen operations across taproom, beer hall and events.
• Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Other duties, as assigned.
• High School education or equivalent
• 2 years management experience
• 1 year line cooking experience
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of health and sanitation code and policies
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• High integrity and professionalism
• A strong culinary foundation with the ability to coach and teach others
• A positive, joyful, upbeat, and energetic attitude – leading by example
• Relevant Education: B.S. in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or other related degree
• ServSafe, TIPS, Allergen and ChokeSaver certifications
• Catering experience

While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!

YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…

• Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
• Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
• Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
• Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"

Level99 is an E-Verify employer.