Job Description

SOUS CHEF - UTAH MAMMOTH & UTAH JAZZ @ DELTA CENTER 

Salary: $67.5k ANNUALLY 

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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

Join the Team

As the Sous Chef , you will play a key leadership role within the Culinary team, helping deliver exceptional food and memorable guest experiences during Utah Jazz games, Utah Mammoth games, concerts, and other Delta Center events.The ideal candidate is an experienced culinarian who enjoys leading teams, maintaining high standards, and improving kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Model and promote Levy’s Family Values: Nice, Innovative, Passionate, and Inclusive.
• Lead, coach, and motivate culinary associates to deliver consistent food quality and excellent service.
• Support game-day culinary operations and ensure kitchens are properly staffed, prepared, and ready for service.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and communicate menus, assignments, service expectations, and safety priorities.
• Monitor food quality, flavor, presentation, portioning, sanitation, and overall culinary standards.
• Complete daily line checks and ensure recipes, menu specifications, and build diagrams are followed.
• Create and maintain prep sheets, production plans, line layouts, and chef-table setup standards.
• Monitor par levels and coordinate food ordering, receiving, preparation, transportation, and service.
• Ensure opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature logs, waste sheets, and pest-control procedures are completed.
• Train and coach associates on menu knowledge, recipes, culinary techniques, food safety, and operating procedures.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new Culinary team members.
• Manage associate breaks and support a safe, respectful, and productive work environment.
• Provide performance feedback and corrective action when expectations are not met.
• Monitor food waste, labor, and product usage to support food-cost and budget goals.
• Partner with Purchasing to complete accurate end-of-month inventory counts.
• Oversee culinary equipment care and report maintenance needs.
• Support recipe updates, menu development, and continuous operational improvement.
• Ensure compliance with Levy, Compass Group, Delta Center, food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety standards.
• Assist other departments or Levy locations based on business needs.
• Complete additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least two years of culinary leadership experience.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and exceptional guest service.
• Knowledge of food production, sanitation, inventory, waste control, and kitchen operations.
• Understanding of budgets, food cost, labor, and other basic financial concepts.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn inventory, scheduling, and reporting systems.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with associates, leaders, vendors, and venue partners.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and solutions-focused during high-volume events.
• Ability to lift 30lbs or more, stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, and monthly inventory nights.
• Must obtain and maintain all required food-safety certifications.

At Levy, culinary excellence begins with strong leadership, consistent standards, and a passion for creating unforgettable experiences through food.

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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
• 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. 

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 acccommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities, 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.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.

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