Banquet Chef - Athens, GA

Levy is a prominent leader in the food, beverage, and retail industry, operating at more than 200 entertainment, sports, and restaurant venues nationwide. Founded 40 years ago in Chicago as a delicatessen, Levy has grown significantly to become known for its unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and a genuine passion for great food. With a reputation for delivering unforgettable dining experiences, Levy continues to innovate within the industry, making it an exciting and dynamic place to build a career. Levy is a member of Compass Group USA, a global leader in foodservice management known for its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Compass Group fosters an inclusive culture, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and abilities. This role focuses on directing, coordinating, and evaluating the efforts of kitchen, food production, and food-service associates within various Levy-operated venues. As a supervisory position, it combines team leadership with hands-on activities related to food preparation and service. The candidate will oversee the work of cooks and other kitchen staff, ensuring that all food handling, sanitation, and customer service standards are consistently met. This position demands a strong ability to manage both personnel and culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation in alignment with established recipes and schedules. A vital component of this role includes supervising hourly kitchen associates — responsibilities like interviewing, training, scheduling, payroll management, counseling, performance reviews, and disciplinary recommendations fall under this scope. The supervisor also ensures the kitchen adheres to safety and sanitation standards, maintaining equipment and work areas that meet or exceed regulatory requirements. Attention to detail is essential for maintaining food quality, portion control, proper serving temperatures, and presentation standards. Additionally, the supervisor is responsible for inventory management, which involves tracking food usage and waste, ordering supplies, and inspecting deliveries for quality and quantity. Levy offers competitive wages and valuable employee benefits such as Instapay (early access to wages), high-interest savings opportunities through the EVEN app, associate shopping programs, health and wellness initiatives, discount marketplaces, and employee assistance programs. These benefits are designed to support both your financial needs and personal well-being. Levy values growth and development, encouraging team members to learn and advance within the organization. Working at Levy means joining a dedicated team driven by a passion for delivering outstanding foodservice experiences in prestigious venues, from stadiums to specialized restaurants. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals seeking to grow their hospitality and foodservice career with a well-established, innovative, and inclusive company.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in a kitchen or foodservice environment
• Experience in supervising or leading a team
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation guidelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays