Level99
Leadership
ChefdeCuisine
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“Chef de Cuisine at Level99. Skills: Culinary operations, Team leadership, Guest experience, Financial accountability. Demonstrates complete ownership of kitchen operations. Accountability for food cost and kitchen labor”
What You'll Achieve.
Delivering our elevated product offering; Drive overall venue quality, standards and performance; Optimize food execution
Industry & Context.
Making profit maximizing decisions; Bringing wise and timely decision making to bear
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays as well as emergency responsiveness as required, Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs, and read, Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, A reliable car, current driver's license, Ability to train on-site at our out-of-state venues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 3 years’ experience working at the Manager level, or equivalent, in a high-volume culinary business, Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which will include days, nights, weekends and holidays as well as emergency responsiveness as required, Able to work ten hour-plus shifts, plus ability to stand, sit, squat or walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs, and read, Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, Able to work with all management teams to ensure optimal communication, Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Highly organized with attention to detail, High integrity and professionalism, High School education or equivalent, Understands, utilizes and embraces new technology and its implementation into our operation, with specific knowledge in, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Must have the ability to promote positive, fair, and ethical relations with all team members as an ambassador of the Level99 brand, Compassionate, empathetic, humble, respectful, and kind – very high emotional intelligence, A reliable car, current driver's license, Ability to train on-site at our out-of-state venues
Nice to Have
Relevant Education: B. S. in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or other related degree, Experience with new openings for hotels, restaurants, or entertainment establishments, Multi-lingual
What You'll Do.
Demonstrates complete ownership of kitchen operations
Accountability for food cost and kitchen labor
Day-to-day operating responsibility for food quality
Works with Director of Operations for guest service
Prioritizes guest experience and decision making
Evaluates guest experience and optimizes food execution
approachable interactions
Oversees culinary management team
Takes responsibility for administrative tasks
Payroll administration
Purchasing and ordering supplies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works hand-in-hand with the Director of Operations and Assistant Director of Operations; Works with all management teams to ensure optimal communication; Oversees a culinary management team impacting food, beverage, events + guest experience; Promote positive, fair, and ethical relations with all team members
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Full Job Description
## Description WHO WE ARE Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard. Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, and Paramus, NJ. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details. OVERVIEW The Chef de Cuisine is the culinary leader of the Level99 food & beverage operation, leading the charge with both our team members and all elements of menu execution. You will be responsible for all food service operations, dedicated to delivering our elevated product offering in a positive, authentic, and inspiring environment for both guests and team members. The Chef de Cuisine role is hands-on, in the trenches, to drive overall venue quality, standards and performance. The Chef de Cuisine has a unique role, reporting both to the venue Director of Operations, as well as our external F&B Exec leadership team. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates complete ownership and comprehensive oversight of all aspects of kitchen operations across taproom, beer ball and events. Has primary accountability for food cost, kitchen labor and associated P&L line items. Holds day-to-day operating
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