Sous Chef Retail & Concessions - Anaheim Convention Center
About The Position
We’re seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to oversee our retail food and concessions operations at the Anaheim Convention Center. This role is perfect for a hands-on chef with strong leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high volume environment. You’ll be responsible for menu specials, grab-and-go offerings, inventory, ordering, and ensuring top-tier food quality while working closely with our front-of-house retail team to deliver an exceptional guest experience. 🔹 Menu & Specials Development – Create innovative, seasonal, and high-quality specials for retail and concession outlets. 🔹 Grab & Go Production – Oversee preparation and presentation of fresh, ready-to-eat offerings. 🔹 Staffing & Training – Lead and develop kitchen staff to maintain high performance and consistency. 🔹 Ordering & Inventory – Manage procurement, stock levels, and cost control. 🔹 Collaboration – Work closely with the front-of-house retail team to streamline service and enhance guest satisfaction. 🔹 Operational Excellence – Ensure food safety, kitchen efficiency, and quality standards are met.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar leadership role in a high-volume setting, 2-3 years of experience.
- Understanding of concessions, retail food operations, and grab-and-go production.
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to multitask.
- Expertise in inventory management, ordering, and cost control.
- Creative and passionate about food innovation.
- Ability to work an event based schedule which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe certification (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Train and manage kitchen personnel and supervise/coordinate all related culinary activities
- Estimate food consumption and requisition or purchase food
- Select and develop recipes as well as standardize production recipes to ensure consistent quality
- Establish presentation technique and quality standards, and plan and price menus
- Ensure proper equipment operation/maintenance and ensure proper safety and sanitation in kitchen
- Oversee special catering events and may also offer culinary instruction and/or demonstrates culinary techniques
Benefits
- Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
- Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
- Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
