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Title: Executive Chef

Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000

About Levy

Some of the biggest events in North America — fundraisers, awards shows, conventions — happen in our convention centers. There's no limit to how far we'll go to make these occasions not only beautiful to look at and fun to experience, but delicious, too. As the Executive Chef for Levy at the Duke Energy Convention Center, you'll be part of the team delivering Legendary Experiences.

Job Summary

Bring your culinary vision to life! As Executive Chef, you will lead stadium-wide kitchen operations with creativity and precision, ensuring cuisine exceeds guest expectations while meeting operational and cost goals. You will oversee the kitchen, guide culinary teams, and ensure safety, sanitation, and presentation excellence at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead and inspire culinary teams to deliver outstanding guest experiences

+ Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and company food safety and sanitation standards

+ Maintain recipes and ensure consistent execution of company standards

+ Manage food and labor costs to achieve operational goals

+ Forecast sales and develop pars, prep lists, and production schedules

+ Train, mentor, and equip team members with the tools and information needed for success

+ Collaborate with operations leadership to ensure seamless event execution

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent experience preferred

+ Minimum 5 years of leadership in high-volume kitchens; convention center/high volume hotel banquet experience highly desirable

+ Proven success overseeing multiple kitchens within a single venue, including forecasting, inventory, and operational consistency

+ Strong technology literacy; able to effectively use business systems for ordering, inventory, scheduling, expense and waste tracking, and communication

+ Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to connect with diverse teams and stakeholders across all levels

+ Experience with menu development, food costing, and inventory management

+ Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and large-scale kitchen operations

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: 1465462

Levy Sector

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