What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Banquet Chef - United Center position at Compass Group Careers?
Salary: 120k - 130k
Relocation assisted provided.
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)
LOCATION - UNITED CENTER - CHICAGO, IL. Levy provides all hospitality services at the United Center as well as Fifth Third Arena & Bulls Advocate Center. We serve a passionate fan base for basket ball and hockey, plus hundreds of non-game day catering events such as concerts and more. The United Center is home to great sports and great events such as Usher, Bad Bunny, Mariah Carey and more.
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
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
Executive Banquet Chef
As a Executive Banquet Chef, it will be your primary responsibility to execute cuisine in all Banquet areas including player, family dining and press meals that exceeds guest expectations and provide strong leadership while delivering cost goals and living our Company vision and values. The ideal candidate for this position will have multiple years of experience in high production banquet operations with the ability to lead a team.
Detailed Responsibilities
* Establish and oversee all aspects of Banquet Kitchen operations.
* Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu development and implementation of banquet menus.
* Ensures company guidelines and standards are communicated to team members
* Ensures the kitchen team has the necessary equipment and supplies
* Contributes to sales growth through product selection, execution, pricing and creative development
* Achieves purchasing, scheduling and culinary standards
* Achieves all assigned cost goals
* Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
* Additional responsibilities, as needed
Job Requirements
* 5 years of experience as an Executive Banquet Chef or Banquet Chef in a high-volume banquet or catering environment.
* A culinary degree or equivalent certification is preferred from a recognized culinary institution.
* High level of computer literacy
* Must be detail oriented and highly organized
* Understanding of financial concepts
* Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture
Positions at this location may require a COVID-19 vaccination. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this account may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.
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.
