Premium Senior Sous Chef
About The Position
The Sr. Sous Chef – Premium plays a critical leadership role in delivering an exceptional, high-end culinary experience within a fast-paced arena environment. As a Senior Sous Chef with Levy at the Rose Quarter, your responsibility includes supporting the Executive Sous Chef in overseeing all premium culinary operations, including luxury suites, clubs, VIP catering, and high-profile events. The Sr. Sous Chef will bring a sharp eye for detail, creativity in menu development, and resilience under pressure, ensuring flawless execution for diverse and demanding service periods. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven culinary professional passionate about innovation, premium hospitality, and operational excellence in a live-event setting.
Requirements
- Progressive culinary leadership experience, with a strong preference for premium catering, upscale hospitality, or luxury foodservice environments
- Proven success in high-volume, complex operations, ideally within arenas, stadiums, convention centers, hotels, or large event venues
- Catering and event-driven service experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated creativity and comprehensive knowledge of culinary trends, premium ingredients, modern techniques, and refined presentation
- Strong understanding of food cost controls, labor management, production planning, and operational efficiency
- Experience supervising and mentoring hourly culinary associates
- Proficiency with computers and systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and email
- Willingness to actively engage in client relations and guest satisfaction programs
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional culinary experience
- ServSafe Certification highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef to lead daily premium culinary operations, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
- Develop, test, and execute innovative, high-end menus tailored to premium guests, VIP clientele, and special events, with an emphasis on seasonality and culinary trends
- Oversee the planning and execution of premium catering events, including large-scale arena activations, private events, and high-profile game or concert service
- Maintain meticulous attention to detail in food preparation, plating, and service execution across multiple premium outlets
- Support food cost management through inventory controls, waste reduction, ordering, and recipe adherence, while preserving premium product integrity
- Train, coach, and supervise culinary team members, fostering a culture of craftsmanship, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Demonstrate resilience and adaptability during high-volume, high-pressure service windows typical of arena operations
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards, setting the tone for best-in-class kitchen discipline
- Collaborate with company culinary and marketing teams to roll out new premium culinary programs, concepts, and guest-facing experiences
- Actively participate in client and guest satisfaction initiatives, responding to feedback and elevating the overall premium experience
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
