KITCHEN SUPERVISOR - Churchill Downs

Levy is a renowned food-service company with a rich history of over 40 years, originally founded in Chicago as a delicatessen. Today, Levy has grown into a leading presence in the food, beverage, and retail industry with operations in over 200 entertainment, sports, and restaurant venues throughout the United States. Known for its unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and passionate dedication to great food, Levy creates unforgettable experiences for guests. The company has established a reputation for excellence in hospitality, delivering high-quality food-service across diverse and high-profile venues. Levy at Churchill Downs offers a unique opportunity for individuals seeking seasonal, part-time employment during the Spring, Summer, and Fall Racing Meets. Churchill Downs is famously home to the Kentucky Derby, which Forbes describes as one of America’s "Greatest Bucket-list Sporting Events." Each year, over 150,000 guests gather to witness this iconic event and enjoy memorable experiences under the Twin Spires. These racing meets include the prestigious Kentucky Oaks, Kentucky Derby, Twilight Thursday Racing, Downs After Dark events, and festive occasions such as Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

The position of Kitchen Supervisor at Levy working at Churchill Downs is a vital leadership role responsible for directly supervising food-service associates in compliance with established policies, procedures, and applicable laws. The Kitchen Supervisor acts as a key figure in ensuring smooth kitchen operations, maintaining high standards for food safety and quality, and fostering a positive team environment. Candidates can expect competitive pay ranging from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on experience, alongside unique employee perks like Instapay (early access to wages) and high interest savings through the EVEN app. This role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team in an iconic setting, experiencing the excitement of live sporting events while helping to deliver exceptional culinary service. Kitchen Supervisors at Levy are tasked with training and managing kitchen staff, planning and assigning duties, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role also involves advising management on purchasing needs to minimize waste and avoid shortages, following approved recipes and portion controls, operating and cleaning equipment, and maintaining proper food storage and rotation to reduce spoilage and waste. Adherence to HACCP guidelines is essential to ensure the safety and quality of the food supply. Supervisors are also responsible for engaging with customers during meal service to gather feedback and ensure satisfaction. This role is perfect for motivated individuals looking to grow in the food-service industry within a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity of thought and provides opportunities to learn and advance. Levy emphasizes equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for all applicants and associates regardless of race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification by law. Joining Levy at Churchill Downs means becoming part of a team that passionately believes in creating unforgettable experiences through great food and exceptional service, while benefiting from competitive wages, excellent perks, and being involved in some of the most exciting events in sports and entertainment. For those eager to start their journey, Levy invites candidates to apply today and learn more about the company at www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are.