Executive Sous Chef - Gils

PROOF OF THE PUDDING • Grand Prairie, TX

93d

About The Position

Proof of the Pudding has spent the past four decades providing innovative menus, services, design expertise and event experiences to clients throughout Atlanta and beyond. As a preferred caterer to over 50 venues in and around Atlanta, our Off-Premise team spearheads event innovations and culinary experiences to a range of events from weddings, holiday parties, corporate retreats, and social gatherings.
Proof of the Pudding is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to provide culinary leadership for our Gil’s Elegant Catering team. The Executive Sous Chef is a management position designed to enhance and amplify kitchen efficiency, menu creativity & design, and provide strong support in event 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

• 3-5+ years in a lead culinary role with large scale catering experience, off-site catering experience preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, proactive internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
• Familiarity with multiple service styles including plated events, buffets, and stations.
• A passion for providing innovative and creative culinary experiences.
• Experience executing multiple BEOs simultaneously.
• Must live near or be willing to relocate to the Dallas, TX area.
• Proven experience building and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Proven time management and delegation abilities
• Capable of producing a consistent product in high volume for multiple service times per day
• Proven leadership ability with the ability to give clear directions to the culinary team and other departments.

Responsibilities

• Execution of offsite catering culinary operations including planning, ordering, leadership, and logistics for numerous overlapping events.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Capable of producing a consistent product in high volume
• Lead to ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen/food service areas.
• Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard.
• Maintain tracking and reporting of financial goals and food cost while tracking and reporting the culinary budget.
• Responsible for assisting in interviewing, training, accountability, and scheduling of the culinary staff.
• Working with the Sales and Operations team to drive sales for the company and expertly, creatively, and flawlessly execute each event.
• Creating and maintaining the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team
• Overseeing and executing client tastings
• Tasks assigned by the Executive Chef
• Performs other related duties as needed.

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: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees