Levy Restaurants is a Chicago-based foodservice and hospitality company that specializes in dining and concessions for sports and entertainment venues. A wholly owned subsidiary of Compass Group PLC, Levy is widely regarded as one of the largest stadium hospitality providers in North America, serving more than 80 major venues across the United States, Canada, and Europe and employing an estimated 13,000 to 14,000 people globally.
About Levy
Levy focuses on providing food and beverage services in major sports, entertainment, and leisure venues while also operating a portfolio of standalone restaurants. The company serves 112 professional sports teams and operates at marquee venues including Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Soldier Field, M&T Bank Stadium, Stanford Stadium, Wrigley Field, United Center, and dozens of other NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL facilities. Industry estimates suggest Levy manages foodservice operations in roughly 30 percent of U.S. stadiums, underscoring its dominance in professional sports hospitality.
Historically, the company has organized its work around three principal divisions: the Restaurant Group (full-service and concept restaurants), the Sports and Entertainment Group (stadiums, arenas, convention centers, and attractions), and a Consulting and Advisory Services Group (concept development and advisory work for other operators). The Sports and Entertainment Group — the heart of Levy’s business — handles gourmet concessions and premium catering in luxury suites, clubs, and corporate hospitality settings at baseball, football, basketball, and other sports venues, as well as concerts, convention centers, zoos, and amusement parks.
History
Levy was founded in 1978 when brothers Larry and Mark Levy invested in D.B. Kaplan’s Delicatessen in Chicago’s Water Tower Place, drawing on recipes from their mother, Eadie. During the early 1980s the firm pioneered the concept of “fine dining in stadiums,” first providing premium foodservice at Comiskey Park for the Chicago White Sox in 1982 and expanding to Wrigley Field for the Chicago Cubs in 1985.
Through the rest of the 1980s, Levy moved beyond traditional restaurants into specialty catering and concessions, serving corporate suites and clubs at sports venues as well as cultural events like the Ravinia Festival. Walt Disney Company also selected Levy to create, own, and operate restaurants at Pleasure Island and Walt Disney World Resort, leading to concepts such as the Fireworks Factory and Portobello Yacht Club.
In August 1998, co-founder Mark Levy sold most of his interest and left to start an investment firm, ending a 22-year partnership with Larry Levy. In 2006, the company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Compass Group PLC, the UK-listed contract catering giant, integrating into a global operation while retaining its sports-and-entertainment identity.
Geographic Footprint
In North America, Levy serves more than 80 sports and entertainment venues covering MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, and other major leagues and events across the U.S. and Canada. In Europe, its UK and Ireland business — Levy UK & Ireland — partners with venues such as Johan Cruijff ArenA, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon), The O2 Arena, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, ExCeL London, Twickenham Stadium, Aviva Stadium, Scottish Event Campus, the National Theatre, and Principality Stadium.
Working at Levy
Levy offers a wide range of stadium employment opportunities:
- Concession Stand Attendants - Serve food and beverages at stadium concession locations
- Premium Suite Servers - Provide elevated service in luxury suites and club levels
- Culinary Positions - Line cooks, prep cooks, and executive chef roles
- Bartenders - Mix and serve drinks at stadium bars and premium areas
- Supervisors & Managers - Lead teams and oversee game day operations
Company Culture
Levy positions itself as a hospitality-driven, culinary-focused operator that brings restaurant-quality food to large-scale venues, emphasizing “guest-first” service and data-driven innovation in menu and service design. The company is known for incorporating local restaurant partnerships and regional flavors into stadium dining and consistently ranks highly in NFL Voice of the Fan surveys for food and beverage quality.
Levy also highlights commitments to using seasonal, local ingredients where possible and frames part of its mission around combating hunger through donations and partnerships with local food pantries.
How to Apply
Visit Levy’s careers page or check individual venue job listings for current openings. Many positions are seasonal or part-time, making them ideal for those seeking flexible stadium work.