Sous Chef, Hourly

Company : Levy Sector

Location : Chicago, IL

Posted Date : 14 October 2025

Job Type : Other

Category : Food Preparation & Service

Occupation : Sous Chef

Job Details

Location: Art Institute of Chicago- Chicago, IL

Pay Range: $30.00 to $33.00

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Are you looking for a job with competitive wages, one in which you can learn and grow and be a part of a great team? We're hiring! Great team member perks like Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app.

From the stadium to the head table, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences. Founded in Chicago 40 years ago as a Delicatessen, Levy now finds itself as a leading presence in the Food, Beverage, and Retail industry across 200 plus Entertainment, Sports, and Restaurant venues across the country.

For more information on what we are about as a company, check us out by following the link below: http://www.levyrestaurants.com/who-we-are/

Job Summary:

The Hourly Sous Chef position is a central leadership role within the culinary team providing direction and coaching to team members to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences at the location. The ideal candidate will be an experienced culinarian with a passion for great food and guest experience.

Detailed Responsibilities:
* Proactively coaching and motivating team members to deliver their best
* Monitoring quality and sanitation standards
* Setting the standard for culinary excellence
* Overseeing equipment maintenance routines
* Communicating and monitoring par levels
* Supporting the creation of menu build diagrams and monitoring output to ensure standards are adhered to
* Ensuring all routine kitchen management procedures are adhered to, including (but not limited to) opening and closing checklists, cleaning schedules, temperature checks, waste sheets and pest control
* Creation of menu specifications, as needed
* Setting standards for chef table setups
* Creation of prep sheets and line layout diagrams to ensure consistent and efficient food production
* Performing daily line checks to verify quality and flavor standards
* Proactively monitoring and managing food waste to help drive the cost of food
* Management of employee breaks to ensure the well-being of all team members
* Delivery of pre-shift meetings to set the tone for events
* Supporting other Levy locations, as needed
* Supporting the maintenance and update of recipes
* Other duties, as assigned

Skills and Experience:
* 1+ years of experience in a culinary leadership position
* High level of computer literacy
* Understanding of financial concepts
* Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
* Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

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Associates of Levy are offered many fantastic benefits.

Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Program
Discount Marketplace
Employee Assistance Program

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