Catering Sous Chef | Lead Large-Scale Events

Taleo; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caltech Dining Services is hiring a Catering Sous Chef to execute culinary vision, lead staff, and manage menus for large-scale and VIP events on campus in Pasadena. This on-site role collaborates with the Catering Manager to plan labor, production, and costs while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Candidates should have 5+ years catering experience, strong leadership, and ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years culinary experience in catering.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Demonstrated team-building ability.
• Ability to obtain ServSafe Manager Certification after hire.

Responsibilities

• Execute culinary visions and supervise staff.
• Coordinate menus, labor, and production for events.
• Ensure food costs, quality, and sanitation.
• Coordinate with Catering Sales Office for processes with attention to detail.
• Set up event venues as needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team management

Menu planning

Communication

Food production

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Caltech Dining Services is hiring a Catering Sous Chef to execute culinary vision, lead staff, and manage menus for large-scale and VIP events on campus in Pasadena. This on-site role collaborates with the Catering Manager to plan labor, production, and costs while ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Candidates should have 5+ years catering experience, strong leadership, and ServSafe Manager certification or ability to obtain.