Executive Sous Chef

Salary: 78000

Event Based Schedule

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

Ignite your career in the heart of downtown Phoenix at Guy Fieri’s DTPHX Kitchen + Bar! Alongside Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, we’re seeking a passionate and skilled Executive Sous Chef to lead our Culinary team and elevate the landscape of sports entertainment.

• Executes menus in accordance to brand standards and core signatures
• Maintain recipes to meet core standards, ensuring quality and authenticity.
• Train and delegate tasks to kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Oversee purchasing and inventory management to minimize waste and avoid shortages.
• Oversee sanitation and operation of equipment in accordance with department procedures.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines to maintain food safety and qualify.
• Ensures show quality standards are maintained at all times.
• Oversees purchasing and inventory with focus on minimizing waste and avoiding product shortages.
• Maintain recipes to meet core standards; uses approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality
• Operates food-service equipment in a safe manner and according to established policies and procedures.
• Regularly obtains feedback from clients and guest to improve operations and guest experience.
• Leads Culinary team through guidance, performance management, and training to ensure every team member delivers a great guest experience and adheres to quality standards.
• Ensures all staff are maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
• Fosters positive and collaborative working environment for staff
• Communicate effectively with kitchen, management and front-of-house staff.

• Assists with reducing operation costs; increasing productivity and monitors labor plan throughout shifts
• Interviews, hires, trains, and develop team members.
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members.
• Assists fellow team members when necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to food safety regulations, best practices, and sanitation requirements
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation requirements
• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), E-mail, and the internet.
• Previous experience using inventory management and purchasing software preferred
• Valid food handler card, ServSafe certification and/or Alcohol certification may be required.
• Open availability days, evenings, weekends, and/or Holidays.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management role within the restaurant and/or sports entertainment industry.
• Culinary degree preferred
• Previous culinary experience, preferable 3 or more years in culinary management position

Physical demands:

• Frequently lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs
• Frequently ascend/descend stairs
• Frequent walking and standing

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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
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• 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.