Sous Chef (Hourly)

Compass Group USA; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Instapay benefits

Associate shopping

Health program

Discount marketplace

Employee assistance

Job summary

Levy Restaurants at Stanford University Athletics is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations and mentor a dedicated team across multiple venues. This on-site role prioritizes guest experience with high standards and teamwork.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in culinary leadership, a culinary degree preferred, and strong computer skills. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities to influence menus and event operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary leadership position.
• A culinary degree is preferred.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and guest experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best.
• Identify opportunities and drive improvements in operations.
• Monitor quality and sanitation standards.
• Set culinary standards and monitor par levels.
• Lead menu build diagrams and ensure standards are met.
• Oversee opening/closing checklists, cleaning schedules, and safety protocols.
• Create menu specifications and prep sheets for consistency.
• Lead game day culinary operations and staff training.
• Supervise breaks and deliver pre-shift meetings.
• Ensure food ordering, prep, transport, and service meet Levy standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Hospitality passion

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

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Pay Range : $30.00 to $32.00

Location: Stanford University Athletics (Multiple Sports Venues)

Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!

Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/

Job Summary

The Sous Chef position 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 Stanford University Athletics. The ideal candidate will be an experienced culinarian with a passion for great food and guest experience.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best
• Identifying opportunities and driving improvement in our location operations
• Monitoring quality and sanitation standards
• Setting the standard for culinary excellence
• 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 (but not limited to) opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheets and pest control
• Creation of menu specifications, as needed
• 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
• Delivering training and coaching to team members on both the menu and general culinary skills
• Supervising of employee breaks to ensure the well-being of all team members
• Delivery of pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events
• 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
• Supporting the maintenance and update of recipes
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain seated for extended periods while performing administrative tasks.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods during event days.
• Ability to work in all weather elements
• Ability to Lift/Push/Pull up to 50 pounds
• Schedule Flexibility: Must be flexible with your schedule and available to attend/execute special events outside of normal work hours.
• Travel: Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program