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Compass Group

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Compass Group, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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Levy Sector

Salary: $120,000 - $130,000

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16

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

Working as an Executive Chef will allow you the opportunity to work with AMAZING people like yourself! The purpose of this job is to lead culinary operations in all areas of a unit insuring on trend, efficient, safe and sanitary food production. You will be responsible for menu development, inventory, purchasing, food cost controls and staff management and development.

It’s all about the food. The Executive Chef is the leader for all things culinary at Moda Center. Food is a central part of the guest experience and the Executive chef is the visionary behind that food.

Detailed Responsibilities

Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best

Identifying opportunities and driving improvements in both the food and financial performance

Overseeing all aspects of a safe and sanitary culinary department

Working closely with the purchasing and finance teams to develop an offer that delivers financially and delights our guests

Building and developing the on‑site culinary team

Maintenance of recipe specifications, partnering with the purchasing team to continually update based on product availability and pricing

Overseeing all routine kitchen management procedures, including food safety, overseeing daily work flows, ensuring compliance with Oregon scheduling requirements, and managing staff onboarding

Creation of customized group sales/event menus in partnership with the sales teams

Setting standards for chef table setups

Attending location management team meetings to maintain and build collaboration with other departments

Delivery of pre‑shift meetings to set the tone for events

Ensuring all elements of food ordering, delivery, prep, transportation, and service are conducted to a high standard in line with Levy’s sanitation and safety Core Signatures

Ensuring calorific analysis is carried out on all menu items in line with FDA guidelines

Partnering with the purchasing and operations teams to identify and proactively prevent loss of product

Managing support travel by team members for other locations

Management of culinary department budget

Conducting progressive discipline with team members to address any issues in relation to performance

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of progressive culinary or kitchen management experience

Experience with planning and managing catering events from a culinary perspective

Strong leadership skills and desire to work with an industry leader

Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation

Proficient computer skills

Ability to communicate on various levels including management, departmental, customer and associate

ServSafe® Certification

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.

Req ID: 1473224

Levy Sector

Nicole Taylor

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