Executive Sous Chef - Athletic Dining

L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to oversee Football Dining at the Louisville stadium. You will provide hands-on leadership in a small, dynamic operation, guiding menu planning, program execution, and staff development while managing all kitchen operations for large-scale events.

You will work with internal partners and external clients, ensuring safety, sanitation, and high-quality food and service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
• Good knowledge of multiple cuisines and techniques.
• Leadership experience and staff development.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and inventory practices.
• Clear, effective communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a noisy environment.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and customization based on client needs, seasonal ingredients, and dietary requirements.
• Support high quality food preparation and presentation for large events.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to maintain strong preparation, service, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with event managers to ensure food service aligns with event timelines.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Assist with budget oversight, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to enhance skills and efficiency.
• Supervise team communication and organization to support smooth operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to help deliver a seamless guest experience.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Sanitation

Staff development

Budget awareness

Time management

Communication

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to oversee Football Dining at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium located in Louisville, KY.

About the job

Join a role where your culinary leadership and creativity shape exceptional dining experiences every day. As the Executive Sous Chef, you will provide hands on guidance within a small but dynamic culinary operation—overseeing menu planning, program execution, and staff development. You’ll work closely with both internal partners and external clients, managing the full catering process from initial concept through seamless execution. In this role, you’ll support the Executive Chef in directing all kitchen operations within the convention center, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality food and service. You will lead and mentor the culinary team, uphold safety and sanitation standards, and play a vital part in executing diverse menus for largescale events, banquets, conventions, and hospitality services. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on guest experience while driving operational excellence behind the scenes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to menu creation and customization based on client needs, seasonal ingredients, and dietary requirements.
• Support high quality food preparation and presentation for large events.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to maintain strong preparation, service, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with event managers to ensure food service aligns with event timelines.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Assist with budget oversight, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff to enhance skills and efficiency.
• Supervise team communication and organization to support smooth operations.
• Collaborate with other departments to help deliver a seamless guest experience.

What you’ll bring

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary knowledge across multiple cuisines and techniques.
• Leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate staff.
• Solid organization and time management abilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and inventory practices.
• Clear, effective communication skills.
• Ability to work safely in tight, noisy, and temperature variable environments; able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Related Experience: 1 year

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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