Lead Chef: High-Volume Stadium & Event Catering

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc.; Tuscaloosa (AL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Chef to lead our large, year-round catering operation in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role demands hands-on culinary leadership, staff supervision, and the ability to deliver high-quality food in fast-paced events.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume kitchens, including stadium or major event catering. Responsibilities cover production planning, staff development, cost control, and ensuring food safety and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Experience with large-volume stadium/arena/event catering preferred.
• Experience supervising and developing culinary teams.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Staff development

Kitchen operations

Food safety

Batch cooking

Formation

Culinary degree

ServSafe / Food Safety certification

Description du poste

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Chef to lead our large, year-round catering operation in Tuscaloosa, AL. The role demands hands-on culinary leadership, staff supervision, and the ability to deliver high-quality food in fast-paced events.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of culinary leadership in high-volume kitchens, including stadium or major event catering. Responsibilities cover production planning, staff development, cost control, and ensuring food safety and