Executive Sous Chef - Offsite Catering

PROOF OF THE PUDDING•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to provide culinary leadership to the Offsite Catering and Events Division. The Executive Sous Chef is a management position designed to enhance and amplify kitchen efficiency, menu creativity & design, and provide strong support in food preparations, production and on-site presentation. The perfect applicant has proven experience in high-volume catering, the ability to multi-task, and has a strong culinary background.

Requirements

5+ years in a leadership culinary role
Large scale catering experience is necessary, off-site catering experience preferred
Must be a chef who thrives on creativity, customer satisfaction and flavor profiles.
Must be a phenomenal team player.
Must have impeccable integrity for the business, the community and the Proof of the Pudding Team.

Responsibilities

Be a main contact in the kitchen and provide leadership and mentorship to the kitchen staff
Assist as needed in the creation of prep lists, purchase orders, recipe cards, R&D, and order lists
Manages Off Premise Event Chefs (Serves as coach, mentor)
Schedules Off Premise Event Chefs
Recruits/Trains Off Premise Event Chefs
Prepares Event Books for Event Chefs
Prepares/stocks “crash-kits” for each event
Works with production staff to check/prepare carts
Reviews event book, staffing, venue directions/venue equipment with Event Chefs
Attends events – providing guidance, training, extra hands to Event Chefs
Serves as Management presence for FOH and BOH at all times
Attends weekly Operations & BEO meetings
Partners with FOH Leaders to conduct quarterly Event Chef/Event Manager training modules
Consistently works to find ways to streamline processes and improve quality, cleanliness and safety
Practices progressive discipline in coaching Event Chefs with guidance from HR Director
Attends Job Fairs and Industry Events to consistently recruit new talent and stay on top of trends in the marketplace
Works with Executive Chef and culinary team to produce and execute high-quality, fresh, cutting-edge catered events