SOUS CHEF - Oregon State University

Compass Group Careers; Corvallis (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

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy, part of Compass Group USA, is seeking a Sous Chef for Oregon State University Athletics. You will lead the culinary team, coach staff, and drive exceptional food and guest experiences at events and daily service.

The role focuses on culinary excellence, quality control, staff development, and adherence to sanitation standards across high-volume operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a culinary leadership position.
• Culinary degree 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 improvement in location operations.
• Monitor quality and sanitation standards.
• Set standards for culinary excellence and menu planning.
• Communicate and monitor par levels; lead game day culinary operations.
• Deliver training on menus and culinary skills; supervise breaks.
• Ensure food ordering, prep, transport, and service meet Levy standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hospitality focus

Team coaching

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

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

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 Oregon State 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.
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful

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.

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 acc accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities, 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.