Compass Group, North America
Executive Sous Chef-Wrigley Field
Compass Group, North America, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Levy Sector
Location: Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs
Salary: 85k-90k
Other Forms of Compensation:
Bonus Eligible
Pay Grade:
14
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 As an Executive Sous Chef, Concessions, it will be your primary responsibility to execute cuisine that exceeds guest expectations and provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our Company vision and values. You will maintain recipes to meet core standards, ensure that all safety and sanitation standards are met, ensure show quality food and presentations are occurring in all areas, while continually gaining culinary expertise and food knowledge. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver who brings passion, enthusiasm and fresh ideas with the ability to work independently and have the capacity to manage up and down.
Key Responsibilities
Executes menus in accordance with brand standards
Maintains recipes to meet core standards
Ensures that team members consistently deliver heartfelt hospitality to every guest, every time
Ensures team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobs
Ensures show quality standards are always maintained
Regularly obtains feedback from clients and guests to improve operations
Supports and communicates Levy initiatives
Responds and assists in any departmental guest service issues
Holds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service
Executes preventive maintenance schedule as set forth by Executive Chef & Director of Operations
Conducts daily walkthroughs in culinary/concessions areas for each event and end-of-event walks throughs with concession manager and sanitarian
Continually gains culinary expertise
Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
Achieves daily sales and assigned cost goals
Ensures that all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved
Employs good safety and sanitation practices working with sanitarian manager
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
Ensures team members adhere to Levy guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
Displays a positive attitude towards team members
Interviews, hires, trains, and develops 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 members
Assists fellow team members when necessary
Mentors Sous Chefs to improve their skills and leadership abilities
Other duties and responsibilities, as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, Culinary Degree is strongly encouraged.
Minimum 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
Hands-on chef experience, especially in high-volume and complex foodservice operations.
Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), email, and internet tools.
Essential Food Safety Practices
Must possess a valid Food Handler's Permit
Current ServSafe Certification is required
Adhere to HACCP policies and procedures
ServSafe certified is highly desirable
Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture (http://www.levyrestaurants.com/our-culture/)
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Location: Wrigley Field - Home of the Chicago Cubs
Salary: 85k-90k
Other Forms of Compensation:
Bonus Eligible
Pay Grade:
14
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 As an Executive Sous Chef, Concessions, it will be your primary responsibility to execute cuisine that exceeds guest expectations and provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our Company vision and values. You will maintain recipes to meet core standards, ensure that all safety and sanitation standards are met, ensure show quality food and presentations are occurring in all areas, while continually gaining culinary expertise and food knowledge. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver who brings passion, enthusiasm and fresh ideas with the ability to work independently and have the capacity to manage up and down.
Key Responsibilities
Executes menus in accordance with brand standards
Maintains recipes to meet core standards
Ensures that team members consistently deliver heartfelt hospitality to every guest, every time
Ensures team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobs
Ensures show quality standards are always maintained
Regularly obtains feedback from clients and guests to improve operations
Supports and communicates Levy initiatives
Responds and assists in any departmental guest service issues
Holds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service
Executes preventive maintenance schedule as set forth by Executive Chef & Director of Operations
Conducts daily walkthroughs in culinary/concessions areas for each event and end-of-event walks throughs with concession manager and sanitarian
Continually gains culinary expertise
Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
Achieves daily sales and assigned cost goals
Ensures that all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved
Employs good safety and sanitation practices working with sanitarian manager
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
Ensures team members adhere to Levy guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
Displays a positive attitude towards team members
Interviews, hires, trains, and develops 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 members
Assists fellow team members when necessary
Mentors Sous Chefs to improve their skills and leadership abilities
Other duties and responsibilities, as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, Culinary Degree is strongly encouraged.
Minimum 3+ years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
Hands-on chef experience, especially in high-volume and complex foodservice operations.
Comprehensive knowledge of food trends, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), email, and internet tools.
Essential Food Safety Practices
Must possess a valid Food Handler's Permit
Current ServSafe Certification is required
Adhere to HACCP policies and procedures
ServSafe certified is highly desirable
Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture (http://www.levyrestaurants.com/our-culture/)
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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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 maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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