Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Event Culinary

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

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Health Savings & Flexible Spending

Life and Disability Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital

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Job summary

Sodexo Live! is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef at the Charleston Convention Center. You will lead culinary operations, shape menus for major events, and ensure exceptional food quality for clients and guests in Charleston, WV and surrounding states.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary knowledge, and a track record in high-volume kitchens. Expect nights, weekends, and holidays as needed; a culinary degree is preferred and safety standards are

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen role.
• Extensive culinary knowledge across cuisines and techniques.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety standards and inventory management.
• Culinary degree or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu creation and modification for client needs and dietary restrictions.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation for large-scale events and banquets.
• Coordinate with event managers to align service with event schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Manage kitchen budget and control costs and waste.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to improve skills and efficiency.
• Supervise kitchen team and maintain effective communication and teamwork.
• Collaborate with front-of-house, catering, and event planning teams for guest experience.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Culinary knowledge

Leadership

Time management

Pressure management

Food safety & sanitation

Culinary degree

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Sodexo Live! is hiring an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef at the Charleston Convention Center. You will lead culinary operations, shape menus for major events, and ensure exceptional food quality for clients and guests in Charleston, WV and surrounding states.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary knowledge, and a track record in high-volume kitchens. Expect nights, weekends, and holidays as needed; a culinary degree is preferred and safety standards are