Senior Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Anaheim Arena Management, LLC (F&B) in California is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to oversee on-site culinary staff for large banquets and catering events. You will support menu development, manage food production, labor, and costs while delivering exceptional quality.

The role requires 7+ years of high-volume event catering experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work nights and weekends. On-site position with focus on safe, efficient kitchen operations and memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional culinary experience, with a focus on large banquet and catering functions.
• Proven track record of managing culinary operations for high-volume events.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor budgeting, and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary staff during on-site events, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Mentor team members to develop their skills and maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with other Food & Beverage leaders and event planning teams to develop and customize menus for weddings, corporate events, and other occasions.
• Ensure all menu items align with client expectations, dietary requirements, and company standards.
• Utilize expertise in banquet-style plating and buffet presentation to create visually stunning culinary experiences at large scales.
• Oversee food production to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to recipes and portion controls.
• Manage food and labor costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement of supplies as needed.
• Lead the culinary team in setup, execution, and breakdown of kitchen operations during events.
• Implement creative solutions for dietary restrictions and food allergies without affecting presentation or guest satisfaction.
• Address and resolve on-site challenges promptly to ensure client satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with food safety rules.

Skills

Banquet & catering ops

Leadership & team mgmt

Food cost & labor budgeting

Menu planning

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

A great experience starts with you! Join our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!

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Mission

To be a place where the everyday becomes extraordinary - and the potential is unlimited. Where every experience can change you

Vision

We are the gathering place of Orange County

Values

Be Safe | Do the Right Thing | Be Generous | Include Everyone | Make it Easy | Be Bold

Job Title

Senior Sous Chef

Pay 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct culinary staff during on-site events, ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality food preparation and presentation
• Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment, mentoring team members to develop their skills and maintain high standards
• Collaborate 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 occasions
• Ensure all menu items align with client expectations, dietary requirements, and company standards
• Utilize expertise in banquet-style plating and buffet presentation to create visually stunning, high-quality culinary experiences that can be efficiently executed on a large scale
• Oversee food production to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to established recipes and portion controls
• Manage food and labor costs, ensuring alignment with budgetary goals
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate procurement of supplies as needed
• Lead the culinary team in the setup, execution, and breakdown of kitchen operations during events
• Implement creative solutions for dietary restrictions and food allergies without affecting the overall presentation or guest satisfaction
• Address and resolve any on-site challenges promptly to ensure client satisfaction
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations

Skills

• 7+ years of professional culinary experience, with a strong focus on large banquet and catering functions
• Proven track record of managing culinary operations for high-volume events
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor budgeting, and menu planning
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and manage a diverse team
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and long hours as required by event schedules

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

Education - High School Diploma

Experience Required - 7+ Years

This position is on-site.

MR2026

Company

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.

Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!