Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: Management

Job Location: Off Premise - Atlanta, GA 30318

Job Category: Hospitality - HotelJOB DESCRIPTION

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.

Description

• 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

QualificationsQualifications

• 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.