Executive Chef - Plaza

Executive Chef - Plaza at Ryan Field

Bring creativity to the plate and leadership to the kitchen. As Executive Chef of the Plaza at Ryan Field, you will lead all culinary operations in the plaza, ensuring exceptional food quality, innovative menu execution, and consistency across all dining experiences. You will work closely with the Senior Executive Chef and the Executive Sous Chefs to oversee kitchen operations, maintain food safety standards, manage costs, and develop a high-performing culinary team while delivering memorable guest experiences on the plaza.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards
• Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals
• Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules
• Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success
• Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred
• At least 5 years of executive management leadership experience in fast-paced, high-volume culinary environments
• Advanced knowledge of food preparation, production, and presentation
• Experience managing food cost, labor cost, and inventory controls
• Proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations

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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1549697