Sous Chef - Ford Field

Compass Group USA; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy is seeking a Sous Chef at one of the country’s premier stadium venues in Detroit, located at Ford Field. You will help execute high-quality cuisine, uphold recipe and presentation standards, and support culinary teams to ensure food safety and cost goals are met.

You will work with culinary leadership to deliver memorable experiences while guiding the team through daily operations and quality control. This role emphasizes collaboration and cost-conscious kitchen management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary management position.
• A culinary degree is preferred.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Understanding of financial concepts.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail.
• 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.
• Achievements all assigned cost goals.
• Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale.
• Additional responsibilities, as needed.

Skills

Culinary management

Hospitality passion

Interpersonal skills

Financial understanding

Tech literacy

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

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Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, MI - Ford Field is a premier multi-purpose stadium and the proud home of the NFL's Detroit Lions. The state-of-the-art venue hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, including professional and collegiate sporting events, concerts and large-scale entertainment experiences.

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, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

Bring great food to life in one of the country’s most dynamic Stadiums! As a Sous Chef with Levy, you will help execute high-quality cuisine, maintain recipe and presentation standards, support culinary team members, and ensure food safety and sanitation requirements are consistently achieved. You will partner with culinary leadership to deliver memorable culinary experiences while supporting operational and cost goals

Detailed 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
• Additional responsibilities, as needed

Job Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary managment position
• A culinary degree is preferred
• High level of computer literacy
• Understanding of financial concepts
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection

• Pet Insurance
• 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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

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