Job Overview
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement Plan
flexible time off plan
Paid parental leave
holiday time off
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
Levy is a pioneering leader in the sports and entertainment hospitality industry, renowned for redefining the guest experience through innovative culinary and service excellence. As a part of Compass Group USA, Levy boasts a rich legacy of managing prestigious events and venues such as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and top-tier professional sports league All-Star Games including NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS. Recognized by Fast Company magazine as one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports and listed among Forbes' top three Best Employers for Diversity in America, Levy prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive authentically and be valued. The company’s expansive portfolio includes award-winning restaurants, cultural institutions, zoos, theaters, sports venues, and convention centers, each contributing to a holistic entertainment and hospitality experience.
The Executive Chef position at Levy’s FedExForum site represents a key leadership role responsible for spearheading all culinary operations. This role focuses on elevating the food experience, blending creativity with operational efficiency to exceed guest expectations. The Executive Chef will craft and enforce menu standards, oversee food safety and sanitation protocols, and lead a team of culinary professionals through motivation, training, and professional development. This role requires a seasoned culinary leader with substantial food and beverage expertise, strong commercial acumen, and exceptional people management skills to drive culinary excellence while ensuring cost-effective and profitable operations.
Core responsibilities involve collaborating closely with purchasing, finance, sales, and regional culinary teams to innovate menu offerings that align with current food trends, financial goals, and customer satisfaction. Providing operational oversight includes scheduling, inventory management, maintaining recipe specifications, and ensuring all kitchen procedures adhere to Levy’s rigorous Core Signature standards. The Executive Chef will also play a prominent role in promoting the Levy brand via social media and community engagement initiatives, contributing to revenue growth and brand loyalty. Furthermore, this position entails managing culinary budgets, ensuring alignment with revenue forecasts, and leading continuous improvements in food quality and service delivery.
Levy’s commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace culture is deeply embedded, ensuring that all team members receive fair treatment and opportunities for growth regardless of background. This role at Levy offers a unique chance to be part of an innovative, vibrant company that values creativity, diversity, and excellence in hospitality. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and more, contributing to a comprehensive employee wellness and support program. The position requires a profound passion for hospitality, a culinary degree (preferred), and at least five years of leadership experience within culinary management. Levy also ensures a drug-free workplace and complies with all applicable employment laws including fair chance hiring ordinances, underscoring the company’s dedication to a respectful, legally compliant work environment.
The Executive Chef position at Levy’s FedExForum site represents a key leadership role responsible for spearheading all culinary operations. This role focuses on elevating the food experience, blending creativity with operational efficiency to exceed guest expectations. The Executive Chef will craft and enforce menu standards, oversee food safety and sanitation protocols, and lead a team of culinary professionals through motivation, training, and professional development. This role requires a seasoned culinary leader with substantial food and beverage expertise, strong commercial acumen, and exceptional people management skills to drive culinary excellence while ensuring cost-effective and profitable operations.
Core responsibilities involve collaborating closely with purchasing, finance, sales, and regional culinary teams to innovate menu offerings that align with current food trends, financial goals, and customer satisfaction. Providing operational oversight includes scheduling, inventory management, maintaining recipe specifications, and ensuring all kitchen procedures adhere to Levy’s rigorous Core Signature standards. The Executive Chef will also play a prominent role in promoting the Levy brand via social media and community engagement initiatives, contributing to revenue growth and brand loyalty. Furthermore, this position entails managing culinary budgets, ensuring alignment with revenue forecasts, and leading continuous improvements in food quality and service delivery.
Levy’s commitment to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace culture is deeply embedded, ensuring that all team members receive fair treatment and opportunities for growth regardless of background. This role at Levy offers a unique chance to be part of an innovative, vibrant company that values creativity, diversity, and excellence in hospitality. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and more, contributing to a comprehensive employee wellness and support program. The position requires a profound passion for hospitality, a culinary degree (preferred), and at least five years of leadership experience within culinary management. Levy also ensures a drug-free workplace and complies with all applicable employment laws including fair chance hiring ordinances, underscoring the company’s dedication to a respectful, legally compliant work environment.
Job Requirements
- Five plus years of leadership experience in a culinary leadership position
- Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
- Culinary degree preferred
- High level of computer literacy
- Understanding of financial concepts
- Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Job Qualifications
- Five plus years of leadership experience in a culinary leadership position
- Culinary degree preferred
- Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
- High level of computer literacy
- Understanding of financial concepts
- Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Job Duties
- 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
- Working closely with the regional and home office culinary teams to continually evolve the food experience for guests
- Supporting efforts to drive revenue by participating in social media activities
- Overseeing equipment maintenance routines
- Ensuring the creation of appropriate par levels in line with sales forecasts
- Creating and distributing team members schedules in line with revenue forecasts
- Overseeing menu design and updates in line with food trends and internal data, cost of goods, and popularity
- Creating menu build diagrams
- Maintaining recipe specifications, partnering with the purchasing team to continually update based on product availability and pricing
- Overseeing all routine kitchen management procedures including opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheets, and pest control
- Creating customized group sales and event menus in partnership with the sales teams
- Setting standards for chef table setups
- Creating prep sheets and line layout diagrams to ensure consistent and efficient food production
- Delivering training and coaching to team members on both the menu and general culinary skills
- Managing team member breaks to ensure well-being
- Attending location management team meetings to foster collaboration with other departments
- Leading pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events
- Conducting progressive discipline with team members
- Completing onboarding and orientation for new culinary team members
- Ensuring high standards for food ordering, delivery, prep, transportation, and service aligning with Levy’s sanitation and safety Core Signatures
- Responding to emails, phone calls, and communications promptly
- Carrying out calorific analysis on menu items per FDA guidelines
- Partnering to prevent product loss
- Engaging in community outreach programs
- Managing culinary department budget
- Managing support travel for team members
- Performing other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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