Stadium Culinary Ops Lead: High-Volume Events

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operational Support Chef to support culinary operations at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.

You will lead in high‑volume food production, maintain safety standards, and coordinate food delivery across multiple service areas during events. The role requires travel to provide coverage and support at various locations, with responsibilities including training kitchen teams and ensuring top guest experiences during peak service

Qualifications

• Proven culinary leadership experience in high-volume food production and event catering.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in fast-paced, large-scale service environments with shifting operational demands.
• Excellent communication and people skills for collaboration with culinary teams and leadership.
• Leadership and organizational skills; able to travel extensively for coverage.

Responsibilities

• Support high-volume food production and event service execution at stadium operations.
• Train to run or assist a production kitchen during game weeks.
• Coordinate timing and delivery of food to multiple service areas for seamless events.
• Travel extensively to provide coverage and operational support across locations.
• Lead food preparation, service readiness, quality standards, and execution during peak periods.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, labeling, storage and temperature control.

Job description

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking an experienced Operational Support Chef to support culinary operations at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL.

You will lead in high‑volume food production, maintain safety standards, and coordinate food delivery across multiple service areas during events. The role requires travel to provide coverage and support at various locations, with responsibilities including training kitchen teams and ensuring top guest experiences during peak service