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Sous Chef at Gainbridge Fieldhouse

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $68,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/AD
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 leading hospitality company renowned for revolutionizing the sports and entertainment dining experience across the United States. Celebrated as a disruptive force within its industry, Levy has earned its reputation through innovation, exceptional customer service, and unwavering dedication to quality. The company manages an impressive and diverse portfolio including award-winning restaurants, iconic venues such as arenas and stadiums, zoos, cultural institutions, theaters, and large-scale events like the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and multiple professional sports All-Star Games. Levy has been recognized repeatedly for its innovative prowess and commitment to diversity, being named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company and ranking among Forbes's top three Best Employers for Diversity in America.

The role of Sous Chef at Levy's Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home to the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, plays an integral part in supporting high-volume culinary operations during world-class sports and entertainment events. This position offers a salary of $68,000 per year and falls under pay grade 11. As a Sous Chef I, you will be instrumental in assisting with the overall success of the venue’s food program by overseeing key culinary functions. The job demands keen attention to detail in each phase of planning, ordering, inventory management, and food preparation. It is essential that the Sous Chef ensures strict adherence to the client’s culture and guidelines, complies with Health Department regulations, and upholds Levy's standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation.

The role goes beyond just the kitchen, requiring leadership and motivational skills as the Sous Chef will train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates. Preparing and cooking foods to meet or exceed customer and client expectations is a vital task. Furthermore, the Sous Chef I assists with creating menus, rolling out new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams, and managing cost controls to maintain operational expenditure. This position calls for a team-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and who is passionate about delivering an exceptional hospitality experience.

Levy's commitment to diversity and inclusion resonates throughout the workplace culture. The company fosters a fair and equitable environment where each associate can be authentic while learning and growing together. Employees at Levy are treated as family, where their well-being is prioritized alongside professional development. Thus, joining Levy provides not only an opportunity to work for a top hospitality brand but also to be part of a community dedicated to collaborative success and innovation within the sports and entertainment hospitality space.

Job Requirements

  • Five years of related culinary experience including one year at the management level
  • Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
  • Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
  • ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred
  • Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
  • Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Five years of related culinary experience including one year at the management level
  • Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations
  • Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation
  • Ability to set up and distribute production sheets
  • Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills
  • ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred
  • Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel
  • Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts preferred

Job Duties

  • Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items
  • Assist with planning and creating menus
  • Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team
  • Assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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