Premium Sous Chef (Restaurant Chef) - Moda Center

Restaurant Chef

This is a great opportunity to join a great company at Moda Center. The ideal candidate will be an experienced culinarian with a passion for great food and guest experience. You will be responsible for the success of both the culinary and food service. The Restaurant Chef assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the preparation, production, and execution of fine dining events.
• Maintain culinary excellence and consistency across all functions, from tastings to plated dinners and buffets.
• Supervise and coach restaurant culinary staff with professionalism and clear communication.
• Work closely with the Culinary Leadership team and event planning teams to align on menu execution, dietary requirements, timelines, and logistics.
• Maintain and enforce food safety standards, sanitation protocols, and proper kitchen organization in accordance with Oregon health regulations.
• Support labor management, scheduling, and performance.
• Assist in ordering, inventory management, and cost control measures to meet or exceed financial targets.
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal offerings that reflect client needs and current trends.
• Passion for sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of culinary experience in contract foodservice, fine dining setting, or restaurant with inventory and purchasing knowledge and control.
• Extensive knowledge of food and catering trends.
• Experience with fine dining cooking.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to lead diverse teams under pressure.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays based on the event calendar.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

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: 1557638