Banquet Chef

Levy Sector

Kaseya Center

Pay Grade: 12

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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

As Banquet Chef with Levy, it will be your primary responsibility to execute cuisine that exceeds guest expectations and provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our Company vision and values. You will maintain recipes to meet core standards, ensure that all safety and sanitation standards are met, ensure show quality food and presentations are occurring in all areas, while continually gaining culinary expertise and food knowledge. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver who brings passion, enthusiasm and fresh ideas with the ability to work independently and have the capacity to manage up and down.

Detailed Responsibilities

Executes menus in accordance to brand standards

Maintains recipes to meet core standards

Ensures that team members consistently deliver heartfelt hospitality to every guest, every time

Ensures team members have the tools necessary to complete their jobs

Ensures show quality standards are maintained at all times

Regularly obtains feedback from clients and guests to improve operations

Supports and communicates Levy initiatives

Responds and assist in any departmental guest service issues

Holds team accountable to steps of service to deliver great guest service

Executes preventive maintenance schedule as set forth by Director of Operations

Conducts daily walkthroughs in culinary areas for each event

Continually gains culinary expertise

Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment

Achieves daily sales and assigned cost goals

Ensures that all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved

Employs good safety and sanitation practices

Forecasts and adequately schedules team members to meet operational needs and desired targets

Provides operational planning to ensure adequate products and equipment are ordered for anticipated business levels

Ensures team members adhere to Levy guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook

Displays a positive attitude towards team members

Interviews, hires, trains, and develops team members according to Levy guidelines

Conducts regularly scheduled meetings to ensure lines of communication are open between management and team members

Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale

Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team members

Assists fellow team members when necessary

Mentors Sous Chefs to improve their skills and leadership abilities

Other duties and responsibilities, as needed

Job Requirements

A culinary degree is preferred

Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products

Able to communicate effectively with the management team, guests, and team members

Team builder and ability to successfully manage and develop a team

Must be experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Outlook, E-mail, and the Internet

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

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.

Req ID: 1361527

Levy Sector

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