Levy Sector
Salary: $160,000 to $175,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus eligible
LOCATION: American Airlines Center is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in downtown Dallas, Texas. The arena serves as the home of the Dallas Stars of the National Hockey League and Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. The arena also hosts many world class concerts and other events.
This position is located in Dallas, TX and requires onsite work. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Texas if not already local.
Different perspectives make us better. We're committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.
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
Turn culinary ideas into unforgettable guest experiences. As the Senior Executive - Culinary Innovations, you will shape and execute forward-thinking culinary strategies that will elevate the guest experience, strengthen Levy's culinary reputation, and support revenue growth. You will lead menu and product innovation, identify emerging culinary trends, and partner across operations, purchasing, and finance to bring creative concepts to life in ways that are scalable, operationally effective, and financially successful.
Key Responsibilities
Leads the development of innovative food and beverage concepts and guest experiences
Identifies emerging culinary, beverage, wellness, and sustainability trends
Designs, tests, costs, and standardizes new menu offerings across service channels, with a focus on premium operations
Develops seasonal, promotional, signature, and limited-time menu offerings
Optimizes menus using guest feedback, market trends, sales performance, and contribution margins
Creates visually compelling dishes and culinary experiences that support guest engagement and brand storytelling
Incorporates local flavors, chef collaborations, and regional influences into culinary programming
Partners with culinary and operations teams to launch scalable and operationally feasible programs
Develops training materials and implementation guides to support consistent execution
Analyzes food costs, sales, menu mix, and profitability to identify opportunities for improvement
Builds relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, culinary innovators, and key business partners
Evaluates new ingredients, products, equipment, and culinary technologies
Leads vendor tastings, innovation showcases, workshops, and ideation sessions
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field preferred
7-10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
High-end culinary experience strongly preferred, with demonstrated success in award-winning, nationally recognized, or critically acclaimed restaurant or luxury hospitality environments
Demonstrated experience leading menu development and culinary innovation initiatives
Proven innovative and data driven culinary leader
Experience with culinary trend forecasting, menu engineering, recipe development, and product development
Proficiency in financial analysis, menu costing, and contribution-margin analysis
Experience with project management, vendor management, and strategic planning
Ability to work event-based hours as needed
Travel up to 20% of the time
Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture (http://www.levyrestaurants.com/our-culture/)
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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\WageTransparency\Levy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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 accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, 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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1570924
Levy Sector
American Airlines Center
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