Executive Sous Chef - Banquets - United Center - Compass Group, North America

Levy Sector






Location: Chicago, IL - United Center - is an indoor arena on the Near West Side of Chicago. It is home to the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association and the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League.





Levy is looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef of Banquets to join our culinary team at the United Center. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences to our guests. The ideal candidate will be eager to grow into an Executive Chef role within 18-24 months of hire, with the continued potential for career advancement and leadership opportunities.





Salary: $115,000 to $130,000





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.








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.




Job Summary



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 (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.





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.