Sous Chef — Lead Culinary Team for Game Day & Events

Levy Restaurants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Levy Sector in New York seeks a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, guiding operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will coach staff, uphold standards, monitor sanitation, and contribute to budget targets while maintaining Levy’s culinary excellence.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a culinary leadership role, a culinary degree is preferred, and strong computer literacy with solid financial acumen.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a culinary leadership 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

• Coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best.
• Identify opportunities and drive improvements in location operations.
• Monitor quality and sanitation standards.
• Deliver against financial goals and budgets.
• Set standards for culinary excellence.
• Oversee equipment maintenance routines.
• Communicate and monitor par levels.
• Support menu build diagrams and ensure standards.]
• Ensure kitchen management procedures are followed (opening/closing, cleaning schedules, temperature checks).
• Create menu specifications and prep sheets to ensure efficient production.
• Perform daily line checks for quality and flavor.
• Lead game day culinary operations.
• Manage end-of-month inventory with purchasing to ensure stock accuracy.
• Monitor food waste to help drive costs.
• Deliver training and coaching on menus and culinary skills.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Computer literacy

Financial concepts

Hospitality passion

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Levy Sector in New York seeks a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, guiding operations and delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will coach staff, uphold standards, monitor sanitation, and contribute to budget targets while maintaining Levy’s culinary excellence.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in a culinary leadership role, a culinary degree is preferred, and strong computer literacy with solid financial acumen.