Owner's Lounge Sous Chef - State Farm Arena - $19 per HOUR

Levy Restaurants is a renowned leader in the hospitality industry, recognized for delivering exceptional culinary and event experiences across various renowned venues and stadiums. As part of Compass Group USA, Levy prides itself on its commitment to high standards of service, culinary excellence, and guest satisfaction. At State Farm Arena, Levy operates with a dedicated team to provide memorable dining experiences to visitors, guests, and VIP clients, ensuring that every event is seamless and impressive. This company values innovation, teamwork, and growth opportunities for its associates, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where employees can develop their skills and advance their careers. Levy's affiliation with Compass Group USA underscores its stability and dedication to industry-leading practices and equal employment opportunities. The Junior Sous Chef position at State Farm Arena is a part-time, event-based, seasonal role offering a starting rate of $19.00 per hour, non-tipped. Scheduled from October through April 2026, with potential extensions depending on playoff schedules, this role is ideal for culinary professionals with at least three years of experience who seek to apply and expand their skills in a dynamic, high-volume setting. The role demands availability primarily during afternoons, nights, and weekends to support game-day operations. The Junior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef by leading culinary preparations and operations within the Hawks Owners Lounge and VIP areas. Responsibilities include cooking and preparing food following approved recipes, supervising and training kitchen staff, ensuring food safety compliance, portion control, and maintaining exemplary food presentation. This position requires strong time management, communication, and organizational skills to handle peak production times efficiently while maintaining high standards for quality and sanitation. In addition to hands-on culinary duties, the Junior Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in inventory management, monitoring supplies, and ensuring proper labeling, storage, and rotation of ingredients to minimize waste. This position offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals eager to grow into leadership roles within Levy’s high-profile hospitality environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate a solid understanding of cooking techniques such as grilling, sautéing, roasting, and knife skills while adhering to Levy's corporate, state, and federal food safety standards. The company provides a supportive culture encouraging continuous learning, skill enhancement, and professional development. Benefits include early wage access via the EVEN app, health and wellness programs, associate shopping discounts, and employee assistance programs. Levy Restaurants stands committed to equal opportunity employment, ensuring a fair and respectful workplace for all associates, regardless of background or classification.

• Three or more years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in high-volume or upscale environments
• basic understanding of culinary techniques including grilling, sautéing, roasting, and knife skills
• familiarity with food safety and sanitation procedures
• availability to work afternoons, nights, and weekends
• ability to lift and move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds
• willingness to work a seasonal, part-time schedule from October through April 2026 with possible extension