Lead Chef: High-Volume Stadium Catering

Southern Foodservice Management Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management is seeking an experienced Chef to lead our large, year‑round catering operation at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role demands hands‑on culinary leadership in a high‑volume kitchen, overseeing production, staff development, and flawless event execution for stadium and campus catering.

You will ensure food safety, manage costs and inventory, coordinate with culinary and catering teams, and adapt production to fluctuating guest counts while

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience, including leadership in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience with large-volume stadium, arena, or major event catering.
• Experience supervising and developing culinary teams.
• Food Safety and Sanitation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise culinary staff in a high-volume kitchen and catering environment.
• Train, develop, and motivate kitchen employees to ensure consistent food quality and efficient operations.
• Oversee daily kitchen activities, including production schedules, staffing, and task assignments.
• Provide hands-on leadership during food preparation, production, and event execution.
• Maintain accountability for food safety, sanitation, and company standards.
• Plan and oversee large-scale food production for stadium events, corporate functions, and other catered events.
• Execute standardized recipes while maintaining consistency in flavor, presentation, portioning, and quality.
• Manage production schedules, preparation lists, and batch cooking to meet event timelines and guest counts.
• Ensure food is prepared and served at proper temperatures while maintaining quality throughout service.
• Adapt production plans to accommodate changes in attendance, event schedules, and client needs.
• Coordinate with catering managers and event teams to ensure successful execution of large-scale events.
• Oversee food preparation, transportation, setup, and service for catered events.
• Manage multiple production timelines while maintaining food quality and presentation.
• Respond effectively to last-minute changes, special requests, and dietary restrictions.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

High-volume production

Food safety

Event catering

Education

Culinary degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Southern Foodservice Management is seeking an experienced Chef to lead our large, year‑round catering operation at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role demands hands‑on culinary leadership in a high‑volume kitchen, overseeing production, staff development, and flawless event execution for stadium and campus catering.

You will ensure food safety, manage costs and inventory, coordinate with culinary and catering teams, and adapt production to fluctuating guest counts while