Executive Sous Chef - Auburn University

PROOF OF THE PUDDING • Auburn, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering and hospitality company serving the Southeast, nationally recognized for creating elevated culinary concepts from scratch. The company is a premier provider of Sports & Entertainment Food & Beverage services, delivering premium hospitality experiences for collegiate stadiums, professional sports teams, PGA golf tournaments, international events, and major entertainment venues.
Proof of the Pudding is the exclusive Food & Beverage partner for Auburn University Athletics and Campus Events, providing premium hospitality, suites, clubs, concessions, and large-scale catering across all Auburn sport venues and university properties.
We are seeking a highly motivated, people-first Executive Sous Chef to help lead culinary operations across All Auburn Athletics venues and campus catering programs.
The Executive Sous Chef is a senior culinary leadership role responsible for supporting all food and beverage operations across Auburn University Athletics and campus venues. This position plays a critical role in game-day execution, premium hospitality, client-facing service, and large-scale catering operations across a multi-venue campus footprint.
This role requires an experienced stadium and catering professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments, leads with strong people skills, and operates with a full ownership mentality.
This is a hands-on leadership position that requires long hours on your feet, constant movement across various venues, and direct engagement with staff, clients, and university partners.

Requirements

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Sports & Entertainment Premium Hospitality Operations, Food & Beverage, Operations Management.
• A degree or formal training in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
• Strong operational knowledge of budget and financial management, labor, and food cost controls, as well as high-volume food production systems and catering and banquet operations.
• Proven ability to manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls in high-volume operations
• Must live near or be willing to relocate to Auburn, AL.

Nice To Haves

• Capable of producing a consistent product in a high-volume environment
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Ownership mentality with the ability to run a business as if you own it
• Exceptional knife skills, knowledge of a variety of culinary techniques, and the ability to teach these skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in all culinary aspects of Jordan-Hare Stadium. If it involves food, it involves you!
• Suites, clubs, on-site catering, events, and more.
• Facilitate the planning and execution of game-day and event menus.
• Assist in the training, mentoring, and hiring of kitchen staff and help develop staff to reach full potential.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a high-volume environment.
• Ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.
• Assist in the development and implementation of creative menu items that adhere to Proof of the Pudding standards.
• Creating and maintaining the overall morale of the kitchen and culinary team.
• Schedules Staff and food production in accordance with the demands of business, the direction of the Executive Chef, and Company policies.
• Assist Executive Chef with logistical planning and execution of events as directed.
• Assist with ordering, budget preparation, inventory control, menu development, financial reports, and scheduling
• Responsibilities are not limited to this list

Benefits

• Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long-term disability at no cost to employees
• Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees