Senior Sous Chef — High-Volume Catering Team Lead

Puff 'n Stuff Catering and Events; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

Puff ‘n Stuff Catering and Events in Tampa is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, design innovative menus, and ensure top quality food and service at high-volume events.

As a working manager, you will train staff, oversee production, travel to events within the region, and partner with the Executive Chef to maintain profitability while delivering exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in Culinary Arts or related certification.
• 2-4 years of culinary management experience in high-volume settings.
• Strong knowledge of budgets, labor, and health inspections.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with Culinary Team to provide direction and coaching.
• Train and supervise the Culinary Team on-site and in-house; ensure high-quality production.
• Enforce culinary standards, recipes, and procedures consistently.
• Travel to events within the region to training and quality control.
• Lead culinary team during Disaster Relief contracts when needed.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and service/presentation styles.

Skills

Culinary management

Budgeting & labor

Team leadership

Food safety & regs

Hospitality

Excel

Travel readiness

Education

Culinary Arts degree or related certification

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Puff ‘n Stuff Catering and Events in Tampa is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, design innovative menus, and ensure top quality food and service at high-volume events.

As a working manager, you will train staff, oversee production, travel to events within the region, and partner with the Executive Chef to maintain profitability while delivering exceptional client experiences.