Executive Sous Chef – Lead High-Volume Event Kitchens

Gondola; Charleston (WV); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings and Flexible Spending

Life and Disability Insurance

Accident, Critical Illness Coverage

Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Identity Theft Protection

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Sodexo Live! at the Charleston Convention Center in Charleston, WV seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading culinary operations for large events and banquets. You will drive menu development, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure exceptional food quality.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, extensive food safety knowledge, and experience managing budgets in high-volume settings, with a focus on delivering memorable guest experiences across nearby states.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role (Sous Chef or higher).
• Experience leading large-scale or high-volume events (hotels, convention centers, stadiums).
• Strong knowledge of diverse cuisines and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in creating menus tailored to client needs and dietary requests.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation for large events to ensure top quality.
• Coordinate with event managers to align food service with event schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and cleanliness.
• Manage kitchen budget, food costs, and waste reduction; mentor staff.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Time management

Team motivation

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Sodexo Live! at the Charleston Convention Center in Charleston, WV seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading culinary operations for large events and banquets. You will drive menu development, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure exceptional food quality.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, extensive food safety knowledge, and experience managing budgets in high-volume settings, with a focus on delivering memorable guest experiences across nearby states.