Sous Chef: Fine-Dining Culinary Leader for Arena

Compass Group USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Levy at Moda Center in Portland, OR seeks a Sous Chef to drive culinary operations and oversee back-of-house functions. You will orchestrate planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while upholding health standards, quality, and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience, strong leadership, and a passion for great food. You will mentor staff, ensure consistent presentation, and help elevate the dining experience for guests and clients alike.

Qualifications

• 3 years of culinary experience including 1 year in a supervisory/management role.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining or related fine dining operations.
• Knowledge of food trends, quality, production, sanitation, safety and food cost controls.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management and coaching skills.
• ServSafe Certification is required.
• Computer skills including MS Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Executes menus in accordance with Levy brand standards.
• Maintains recipes and core culinary standards.
• Conducts walkthroughs of culinary areas for events.
• Ensures food quality and presentation standards are maintained.
• Handles inventory, product control and equipment management.
• Ensures safety, sanitation, and security standards are met.
• Provides operational planning for adequate products and equipment.
• Supports culinary team during event prep and execution.
• Coaches and motivates team members to deliver their best.
• Identifies opportunities and drives improvements in location operations.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Coaching

Food safety

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Levy at Moda Center in Portland, OR seeks a Sous Chef to drive culinary operations and oversee back-of-house functions. You will orchestrate planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while upholding health standards, quality, and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has extensive culinary experience, strong leadership, and a passion for great food. You will mentor staff, ensure consistent presentation, and help elevate the dining experience for guests and clients alike.