Senior Sous Chef

Honda Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Honda Center is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead on-site culinary teams for large-scale events in Anaheim, CA. The role focuses on high-volume banquet and catering operations, with emphasis on menu development, cost control, and staff mentorship.

On-site work, including nights and weekends, is required to deliver exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in high-volume catering, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of food cost management and kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional culinary experience with large banquet or catering events.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage a diverse team.
• Experience overseeing food cost, labor budgets, and menu planning.
• On-site kitchen operations and safety compliance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary staff during on-site events to ensure quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with F&B leaders to develop menus for weddings, corporate events, and other occasions.
• Maintain recipes, portion controls, and presentation standards for large-scale service.
• Monitor inventory, procurement, and labor costs to meet budget goals.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance on-site.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume catering

Menu planning

Food cost management

Labor budgeting

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

A great experience starts with you!Honda Center welcomes fans, performers, and athletes from around the globe. Our team members are an integral part of the event experience through their interactions with guests. Whether you’re looking to create a great guest experience at a concert, support business growth and development, work behind-the-scenes during an Anaheim Ducks game, or anything in-between, this is your opportunity to start the next chapter of your career story and help create a one-of-a-kind fan experience at Honda Center.Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel best suit you, as an applicant, you can always see your application status in your profile.Job Title:Senior Sous ChefPay Details:The annual base salary range for this position in California is $85,000 to $95,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.The Senior Sous Chef oversees the on-site culinary staff for events, supports menu development, and ensures the successful execution of large-scale banquet and catering functions. This position requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in high-volume event catering and the ability to manage food production, labor, and costs effectively while delivering exceptional quality.ResponsibilitiesSupervise and direct culinary staff during on-site events, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality food preparation and presentationFoster a collaborative and efficient working environment, mentoring team members to develop their skills and maintain high standardsCollaborate with other Food & Beverage leaders and event planning teams to develop and customize menus appropriate for various event types, including weddings, corporate events, and other special occasionsEnsure all menu items align with client expectations, dietary requirements, and company standardsUtilize expertise in banquet-style plating and buffet presentation to create visually stunning, high-quality culinary experiences that can be efficiently executed on a large scaleOversee food production to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to established recipes and portion controlsManage food and labor costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary goalsMonitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement of supplies as neededLead the culinary team in the setup, execution, and breakdown of kitchen operations during eventsImplement creative solutions for dietary restrictions and food allergies without affecting the overall presentation or guest satisfactionAddress and resolve any on-site challenges promptly to ensure client satisfactionMaintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with food safety and sanitation regulationsSkills7+ years of professional culinary experience, with a strong focus on large banquet and catering functionsProven track record of managing culinary operations for high-volume eventsStrong understanding of food cost management, labor budgeting, and menu planningExcellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse teamFlexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours as required by event schedulesKnowledge, Skills, and ExperienceEducation – High School DiplomaExperience Required – 7+ YearsThis position is on-site.MR2026Company:Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B)Our Commitment:We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!