Executive Sous Chef - Offsite Catering

Proof Of The Pudding; Hills Park (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Proof Of The Pudding seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead the Offsite Catering and Events Division, elevating kitchen efficiency, menu design, and on-site presentation.

This role requires proven high-volume catering leadership, the ability to multitask, and a strong culinary background. You will mentor staff, coordinate prep, and ensure exceptional client experiences at every event.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a leadership culinary role.
• Large scale catering experience is necessary, off-site catering experience preferred.
• Must be a chef who thrives on creativity, customer satisfaction and flavor profiles.
• Must be a phenomenal team player.
• Must have impeccable integrity for the business, the community and the Proof of the Pudding Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide culinary leadership in the kitchen and mentor staff.
• Assist in prep lists, purchase orders, recipe cards, R&D, and orders.
• Manage Off Premise Event Chefs and coach/mentor the team.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume catering

Multi-tasking

Culinary expertise

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONProof of the Pudding is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to provide culinary leadership to the Offsite Catering and Events Division. The Executive Sous Chef is a management position designed to enhance and amplify kitchen efficiency, menu creativity & design, and provide strong support in food preparations, production and on-site presentation. The perfect applicant has proven experience in high-volume catering, the ability to multi-task, and has a strong culinary background.DescriptionBe a main contact in the kitchen and provide leadership and mentorship to the kitchen staffAssist as needed in the creation of prep lists, purchase orders, recipe cards, R&D, and order listsManages Off Premise Event Chefs (Serves as coach, mentor)Schedules Off Premise Event ChefsRecruits/Trains Off Premise Event ChefsPrepares Event Books for Event ChefsPrepares/stocks “crash-kits” for each eventWorks with production staff to check/prepare cartsReviews event book, staffing, venue directions/venue equipment with Event ChefsAttends events – providing guidance, training, extra hands to Event ChefsServes as Management presence for FOH and BOH at all timesAttends weekly Operations & BEO meetingsPartners with FOH Leaders to conduct quarterly Event Chef/Event Manager training modulesConsistently works to find ways to streamline processes and improve quality, cleanliness and safetyPractices progressive discipline in coaching Event Chefs with guidance from HR DirectorAttends Job Fairs and Industry Events to consistently recruit new talent and stay on top of trends in the marketplaceWorks with Executive Chef and culinary team to produce and execute high-quality, fresh, cutting-edge catered eventsQualifications5+ years in a leadership culinary roleLarge scale catering experience is necessary, off-site catering experience preferredMust be a chef who thrives on creativity, customer satisfaction and flavor profiles.Must be a phenomenal team player.Must have impeccable integrity for the business, the community and the Proof of the Pudding Team.