REGIONAL EXECUTIVE CHEF - Special Events Division, Motorsports
 Compass Group | |
life insurance, paid time off, flex time, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Elwood | |
| 500 Speedway Boulevard (Show on map) | |
 Jan 28, 2025 | |
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Levy Sector
Position: REGIONAL EXECUTIVE CHEF, MOTORSPORTS - Special Events Division --- 60% TRAVEL REQUIRED Salary: 115,000 - 125,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 20% Bonus Pay Grade: 17 Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self. About Levy Job Summary With over 40,000 employees across 200 locations delivering $2billions in revenue per year, Levy are responsible for millions of memorable guest experiences across some of the most iconic locations in the country. The Regional Executive Chef will oversee and handle food service for some of the nation's largest sports and entertainment venues and events. They will serve as a leader and mentor to teams of chefs and kitchen staff. It will be their primary responsibility to create "The Levy Difference" with cuisine that exceeds the guests' expectations and to provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our vision and values. They will be responsible for delivering culinary standards that live up to our renowned reputation by establishing standards for menu content, ensuring execution of menu content, and establishing and maintaining show quality and presentation standards. What the Role is * Lead the development of culinary teams for new location openings and major event activations * Orientates new Chefs within their respective Core Culinary Standards, and established food programs. * Project manage the hiring and training of culinary talent for new business openings * Oversee menu design and execution for properties responsible for in Region * Completes all required reports, logs, and Core Culinary Reviews in a timely manner. * Supervise large teams of chefs and kitchen staff * Plan and strategize to ensure efficient execution of cooking and delivering the highest quality product to guest * Prepare and cook products according to recipe specifications and food safety/sanitation guidelines * Partner with Purchasing department and location chefs to achieve maximum sales growth through product selection, execution and pricing * Partner with location chefs to develop strategies to achieve food and labor prime costs * Implement, maintain and audit all locations to ensure the Levy Core Signature standards for all food-related and purchasing programs are in compliance at all times * Executes innovative recipe development and refinement * Understand, train and maintain compliance of all Levy financial control systems * Supports Region with any major event or function * Ensures that all sanitation and safety standards are being met throughout Region * Promote a cooperative, team building work environment to maximizes productivity/morale within Region * Ensure that all chefs within Region have the proper culinary tools to deliver "The Levy Difference" Who you are Experience * 7+ years of experience in the food service industry * Willingness to travel 75% of the event calendar * Demonstrated leadership and management experience, working with and leading teams * High volume, complex food service operations experience Skills/Qualifications * Degree or training in Culinary Arts, Hospitality or related field, or culinary certificate preferred. * Passion for cooking and the food industry, with a drive to learn and improve constantly * Ability to physically keep up with the stress and demand of the job * Creative thinker and problem-solver who brings passion, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the table (literally) Job Summary
Job Summary: Working as the Regional Chef you will work with leadership team in planning, implementing and supporting new food concepts or programs within a respective territory. You will be responsible for the research, testing, development, documenting, training, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and making necessary adjustments to innovative new dishes, concepts and/or food programs. This position will play a key role in new facility design and roll out, menu creation, cost reduction, establishing and maintaining culinary standards and more. Key Responsibilities:
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Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy 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.
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 for paid time off benefits information. Req ID:1394173 Levy Sector [[Cust_clntAcName KRISTIN KWOLEK [[req_classification | |