Executive Sous Chef

KF; Louisville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. You will support the Executive Chef, lead culinary operations, and drive high-quality service at events across surrounding states.

Join a team delivering memorable experiences and managing menus for games, concerts, and hospitality services with a focus on safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen role in large-scale/high-volume settings.
• Extensive culinary knowledge across cuisines and techniques.
• Strong leadership, staff development and training ability.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and inventory management.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with menu creation and modification per client preferences and dietary needs.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation for large-scale events and venues.
• Coordinate with event managers to align food service with event schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and cleanliness.
• Manage kitchen budget, control food costs and reduce waste.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to improve skills and efficiency.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring strong communication and teamwork.
• Collaborate with front-of-house, catering and event planning for seamless guest experience.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Time management

Food safety

Culinary knowledge

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Listing: Executive Sous Chef

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal.

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment.

Location

We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Cheffor the KFC Yum! Center located in Louisville, KY.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000

Job Overview

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing the culinary operations of the Yum! center while also providing culinary leadership at Sodexo Live! events within surrounding states. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality food services at the KFC Yum! Center. The Executive Sous Chef will play a key role in executing menus for large events, games, and other hospitality services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation and modification of menus tailored to client preferences, seasonal offerings, and dietary restrictions.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation for large-scale events, ensuring that food quality meets or exceeds the expectations of clients.
• Coordinate with event managers to ensure food service aligns with event schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food safety standards and cleanliness.
• Manage the kitchen's budget, helping to control food costs and reduce waste.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to enhance culinary skills and efficiency.
• Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring effective communication, organization, and teamwork.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., front-of-house, catering, event planning) to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications/Skills

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role, preferably in a large-scale or high-volume setting (e.g., hotel, convention center, stadium).
• Extensive culinary knowledge with expertise in a wide range of cuisines and cooking techniques.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and inventory management.
• Culinary degree or certification is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment.
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Why Join Sodexo Live!

At Sodexo Live!, we're proud to be experience makers, creating unforgettable moments for people across a wide range of industries and events. We bring that same commitment to our team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package that begins on day one, additional benefits include:

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• Adoption Assistance

Equal Opportunity

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.