Chef de Cuisine

About the role

The Chef de Cuisine plays a key role in supporting kitchen leadership and delivering high-quality culinary experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position contributes to the success of event-day and daily operations by ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all food service areas.

Responsibilities

• Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth execution of event and non-event food service.
• Guide and develop culinary team members to maintain consistency and high performance.
• Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor food and labor costs to support financial goals and operational efficiency.
• Oversee inventory, equipment upkeep, and kitchen organization.
• Contribute to menu planning and seasonal offerings to enhance the guest experience.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree, culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 1 year
• Related Experience: 3 years

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on quality and consistency.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance practices.
• Leadership experience guiding culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
• Background in sports, entertainment, or premium hospitality environments preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in culinary arts and food preparation techniques.
• Ability to lead and mentor culinary staff.

Benefits

Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Pay Range: $43945 per year - $56870 per year

Schedule

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.