Executive Sous Chef - Player Dining, Sloan Park

Executive Sous Chef - Player Dining

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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.

Job Summary

The Executive Sous Chef - Player Dining is responsible for executing high-performance culinary operations that support the nutritional, performance, and recovery needs of professional athletes and team personnel. This role partners closely with the team dietitian to ensure menus align with approved nutrition standards, dietary restrictions, and performance objectives.

The Executive Sous Chef upholds the highest standards of food quality, consistency, sanitation, and professionalism in a player-facing environment where attention to detail, discretion, and accountability are essential. This position provides hands-on culinary leadership, ensures compliance with Levy standards and local health regulations, and promotes a culture of excellence within the Player Dining operation.

Job Duties

Execute Player Dining menus in collaboration with the team dietitian, ensuring compliance with approved nutrition plans and dietary requirements

Prepare and present food to consistently high quality, freshness, and presentation standards

Develops and documents recipes to meet expectations of the dietician and staff

Ensure team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobs

Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen and service environment at all times

Regularly obtains feedback from clients, dietician, and players

Holds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service

Executes preventive maintenance schedule as set forth by Director of Operations

Conducts daily walkthroughs of all culinary areas

Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment

Achieves daily assigned cost goals

Ensures that all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved

Employs good safety and sanitation practices

Forecasts and adequately schedules team members to meet operational needs and desired targets

Provides operational planning to ensure adequate products and equipment are ordered for anticipated business levels

Displays a positive attitude towards team members, Cubs staff, and players

Interviews, hires, trains, and develop team members according to Levy guidelines

Conducts regularly scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members

Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale

Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team

Able source product with purchasing that is requested by the dietician in a timely manner

Able to meet deadlines set by dietician and team

Able to pivot on last minute requests for the players development

Maintain open communication with the Director of operations and executive chef

Job Requirements

A culinary degree is preferred

Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products

Able to communicate effectively with the management team, guests, and team members

Team builder and ability to successfully manage and develop a team

Must be experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet

Benefits

• 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 acccommodation. 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.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.