Sous Chef - Opening Team
Tysons, VA
Venue Teams – Leadership /
Full-time /
On-site
WHO WE ARE
Level99 is a real-world gaming venue designed for adults, featuring over 50 mental and physical challenges in artistic environments. Games range from ninja warrior obstacle course style challenges to mental logic puzzles, and everything in between. Each challenge is quick—just 1 to 4 minutes—and Players can do the same room over and over again, or they can move on to something new. Like a video game, Players earn rewards, climb the leaderboard, and make progress – each time a Player comes back, the game remembers where they left off.
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, and is opening in Tysons, VA, West Hartford, CT, and Disney Springs, FL. 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.
Level99 Tysons, VA - opening in 2025!
JOB DESCRIPTION
This Sous Chef position is a fantastic growth opportunity for someone looking to develop and broaden their culinary and food management skill sets. This position will provide development in high volume service to two dining concepts in an all scratch kitchen; while simultaneously executing large scale catered events.
As a member of our team you will learn, develop and continue to grow in the following skill sets working one on one with our Chef de Cuisine:
- Ordering
- Scheduling
- Prep and Inventory Management
- Food and Labor Costs
- Recipe Building and Costing
- High Volume Catered Events
- Research and Development
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, prepare and execute daily service and events
- Oversee service to ensure consistency and quality
- Daily ordering within budgeted guidelines
- Manage and oversee prep inventory, assisting as needed
- Play a part in development and training of new staff
- Model a warm, approachable attitude and behavior - exactly as we are trying to instill in our team members.
- Demonstrate ownership and comprehensive oversight of all aspects of kitchen operations across taproom, beer hall and events.
- Able to grasp, reach overhead, push, lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Able to work nights and weekends
- Other duties, as assigned.
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
- High School education or equivalent
- 2 Years Management Experience
- 1 Year Line Cooking Experience
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced, ever changing work environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of health and sanitation code and policies
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- High integrity and professionalism
- A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude – leading by example
- Ability to train on-site in Natick, MA
OTHER DESIRABLE (BUT NOT NECESSARY) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE
- Relevant Education: B.S. in Hospitality Management, Culinary, or other related degree
- ServSafe, TIPS, Allergen and ChokeSaver Certifications
- Catering Experience
- A Strong Culinary Foundation with the Ability to Coach and Teach Others
While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!
YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…
• Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
• Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
• Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
• Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"
Level99 is an E-Verify employer.
