Sous Chef - Churchill Downs

Levy Restaurants; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Levy Restaurants at Churchill Downs is seeking a Sous Chef to support exceptional culinary experiences through hands‑on leadership. You will supervise kitchen operations during assigned shifts, ensure food quality and safety, and mentor staff to deliver consistent results.

You’ll collaborate with culinary leadership, help manage scheduling, minimize waste, and uphold sanitation standards across the line. A culinary degree and 2–4 years of supervisory experience are preferred, with ServSafe

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• 2–4 years supervisory culinary experience
• High-volume production experience
• ServSafe Certification preferred
• Knowledge of food safety practices

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen employees
• Monitor food preparation
• Maintain sanitation standards
• Train line cooks
• Support inventory
• Ensure recipe consistency
• Assist with scheduling
• Coordinate production
• Minimize waste
• Support culinary leadership

Skills

Supervisory experience

High-volume production

Food safety knowledge

ServSafe certification

Education

Culinary degree preferred

2–4 years supervisory culinary experience

Job description

This role is located at Churchill Downs

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.

Levy Sector

Levy Sector

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

Support exceptional culinary experiences through hands‑on leadership. The Sous Chef supervises kitchen operations during assigned shifts while ensuring food quality, food safety, employee training, and efficient production.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred


• 2–4 years supervisory culinary experience


• High‑volume production experience


• ServSafe® Certification preferred


• Knowledge of food safety practices

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen employees


• Monitor food preparation


• Maintain sanitation standards


• Train line cooks


• Support inventory


• Ensure recipe consistency


• Assist with scheduling


• Coordinate production


• Minimize waste


• Support culinary leadership

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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 or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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.

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.