Performance Sous Chef - Detroit Lions Training Center

Performance Sous Chef - Detroit Lions Training Center - Allen Park, MI

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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.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Executive Chef and Performance Dietitians, the Performance Sous Chef contributes directly to player health, recovery, and performance by developing and executing nutritionally optimal meals, snacks, and beverages, while maintaining culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

Job Summary

• Partner with the Executive Chef, sports dietitians, and performance staff to develop and execute nutrient-dense menus that support football player performance, recovery, body composition, and overall well-being.
• Prepare individualized meals based on player-specific nutrition and performance goals, including return-to-play and health-focused protocols.
• Create innovative, athlete-focused meals that balance optimal nutrition with flavor, variety, presentation, and player preferences.
• Maintain accurate recipes, menus, and macro- and micronutrient information within TeamWorks Nutrition.
• Support pre-game meals, snacks, travel and hotel meal needs, and other performance-fueling initiatives.
• Collaborate with sports dietitians and performance professionals to adjust menu offerings based on athlete needs and relevant health and performance metrics.
• Stay current on sports nutrition and culinary trends to continually enhance the athlete dining and fueling experience.
• Provide cooking education, meal-preparation guidance, and practical fueling resources for players as needed.
• Ensure appropriate management of dietary restrictions, food allergies and intolerances while maintaining the highest food safety and sanitation standards
• Flexible schedule required, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of food and beverage experience, including at least 2 years of culinary experience in a professional, collegiate, high-performance, or sports nutrition environment.
• Strong understanding of the nutritional and fueling demands of elite athletes, particularly as they relate to performance, recovery, and overall health.
• Experience developing and executing performance-focused menus and individualized athlete meals.
• Experience working directly with sports dietitians, performance nutrition professionals, or strength and performance staff.
• Strong knowledge of dietary restrictions, allergens, food safety, and modern culinary techniques.
• Experience with nutritional databases and menu-management systems for recipes, nutritional analysis, menus, costing, and production.
• Culinary Arts, Nutrition, Food Science, or related degree preferred.
• Current food safety certification required.

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.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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