Sous Chef- Kentucky International Convention Center - Compass Group, North America

Levy Sector






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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



Summary: As a Sous Chef I, you are responsible for assisting with the overall success of the food program and overseeing culinary functions. The position entails assisting in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. This includes adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, the Health Department’s regulations, and the company’s standards and expectations of food quality, freshness and presentation. The Sous Chef I also motivates, trains, develops, and directs the back of house associates preparing and cooking foods to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and management.





Essential Duties and Responsibilities:



+ Assists in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.


+ Assists with planning and creating menus.


+ Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.


+ Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.


+ Performs other duties as assigned.






Qualifications:



+ 5 years of related culinary experience including 1 year at the management level.


+ Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, and/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 is preferred.


+ Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.


+ Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.






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: 1362938


Levy Sector


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