Sous Chef

GREENVILLE DRIVE; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenville Drive, based at Fluor Field in Greenville, SC, seeks a motivated Sous Chef to manage culinary operations in premium hospitality areas for luxury suites, hospitality spaces, and catered events.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and capable of leading a team while upholding Greenville Drive's high standards for food quality and service. This hourly, part-time role requires availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience, preferably with supervisory or lead cook responsibilities.
• Experience in catering, banquet operations, stadium hospitality, or high-volume food service is preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead a small team and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards; ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary execution within premium hospitality areas, including luxury suites and private events.
• Coordinate food preparation, setup, presentation, replenishment and breakdown for assigned locations.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented consistently, on time, and to standards.
• Monitor buffet stations, hot and cold food holding, and overall quality during service.
• Lead hourly culinary staff and assist with prep lists, schedules and event-specific requirements.
• Maintain organization and efficiency during high-volume games and special events.
• Communicate needs and shortages to culinary leadership; support service as needed.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

Catering & banquet ops

High-volume service

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

ServSafe (preferred)

Job description

Greenville Drive Organization Overview:

For over 21 years, the Greenville Drive has created a highly visible and widely embraced community engagement platform at Fluor Field, reaching over 1 million ballpark guests and digital followers across the Upstate of South Carolina each year. This broad-reaching platform provides the Drive the opportunity to position itself as a community entity that businesses and community organizations alike can utilize to achieve critical tangible and intangible objectives. Working closely with the leading corporations, associations and community-based organizations that shape the quality of life in the Upstate, the Drive has formed strategic partnerships that positively impact a variety of critical initiatives. From Education to Entrepreneurism, from Youth Leadership to Healthy Living, and from Regionalism to Workforce Development, the Drive has creatively and continuously leveraged the community engagement platform that is Fluor Field to positively impact these and other key quality of life drivers.

The food & beverage department is a vital aspect of the Drive and West End Events business. Prior to the 2017 season, the Drive completed over $15 million in ballpark renovations, including the addition of state-of-the-art hospitality and event spaces, all complete with top-of-the-line kitchen equipment. Fluor Field has positioned itself as one of the most unique and fan-friendly ballparks in all Minor League Baseball, as evidenced by being awarded the 2017 Best Ballpark Renovation award by Ballpark Digest.

Sous Chef – Premium Hospitality

Greenville Drive | Fluor Field

Position Type: Hourly | Part-Time / Seasonal

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Executive Chef / Culinary Leadership

Position Summary

The Greenville Drive is seeking a motivated, hands-on Sous Chef to oversee culinary operations within the premium hospitality areas at Fluor Field. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality food preparation, presentation, and execution across luxury suites, hospitality spaces, and catered events.

The ideal candidate is an organized, dependable culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their assigned areas, and can lead a team while maintaining the standards and expectations of the Greenville Drive's Food & Beverage department.

Key Responsibilities

Premium Hospitality Operations

• Oversee daily culinary execution within premium hospitality areas, including luxury suites, group hospitality spaces, and private events.
• Coordinate food preparation, setup, presentation, replenishment, and breakdown for assigned hospitality locations.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented consistently, accurately, and on schedule.
• Monitor buffet stations, hot and cold food holding, and overall food quality throughout service.
• Work closely with front-of-house hospitality staff to ensure seamless service and a positive guest experience.

Kitchen Leadership & Execution

• Lead and direct hourly culinary staff assigned to premium hospitality operations.
• Assist with daily prep lists, production schedules, and event-specific culinary requirements.
• Maintain organization and efficiency during high-volume games and special events.
• Communicate operational needs, staffing concerns, and product shortages to culinary leadership.
• Step into food preparation and service roles as needed to support successful execution.

Food Quality & Safety

• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Monitor food temperatures, storage practices, and cleanliness in all assigned areas.
• Ensure premium hospitality spaces and kitchen workstations are properly maintained before, during, and after events.

Inventory & Operational Support

• Assist with product requisitions, inventory management, and organization of premium hospitality supplies.
• Monitor food usage and waste to support departmental cost-control goals.
• Ensure equipment, serving pieces, and supplies are available and properly maintained.
• Assist culinary leadership with menu execution, event planning, and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a supervisory or lead cook role.
• Experience in catering, banquet operations, stadium hospitality, or high-volume food service preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead a small team and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing event schedules and service demands.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Hourly position with scheduling based on Greenville Drive home games, special events, and operational needs.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to stand and work for extended periods in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport food products and equipment up to 50 pounds.

What Success Looks Like

• Premium hospitality food service is executed on time and meets established quality standards.
• Assigned culinary staff are organized, prepared, and productive.
• Hospitality areas remain stocked, clean, and guest-ready throughout events.
• Food waste is minimized while maintaining appropriate service levels.
• Culinary leadership can confidently delegate premium hospitality operations with minimal oversight.