Executive Sous Chef - Charleston Convention Center

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center; East Side (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital

Identity Theft Protection

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center in Charleston, WV, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations for Sodexo Live! events across surrounding states.

Lead high-quality food service for the Charleston Convention Center, shaping menus for large banquets and hospitality services. The role requires strong leadership, extensive kitchen experience, and a culinary degree or certification.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role, preferably in large-scale/hospitality settings.
• Strong leadership and time-management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu creation and execution tailored to client needs and event scale.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation for large events to meet client expectations.
• Coordinate with event managers to align service with schedules.
• Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness standards are followed.
• Help manage food costs and waste reduction.
• Coach and develop kitchen staff to improve skills and efficiency.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Leadership

Time management

Food safety knowledge

High-volume kitchen

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Job Listing: Executive Sous Chef

Location

We are seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef for the Charleston Convention Center located in Charleston, WV.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Job Overview

The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing the culinary operations of the convention 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 Charleston Convention Center. The Executive Sous Chef will play a key role in executing menus for large events, banquets, 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

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.

Source: Hospitality Online