Sous Chef Leadership Track (Growth to Executive Chef)

divh2Sous Chef Leadership Track/h2pIacofanos Catering Events is hiring a Sous Chef Leadership Track to support our Charlotte operation. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for:/pulliSupporting daily kitchen operations/liliLeading production teams/liliEnsuring quality, consistency, and execution/liliAssisting with training and team development/li/ulpThis role plays a key part in building the bench and developing future leaders within the company./ppKey responsibilities include:/pulliLead and support kitchen teams during daily production/liliEnsure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards/liliAssist in training and developing cooks (Cook 1? Cook 2? Cook 3)/liliHelp implement systems, processes, and operational standards/liliSupport Expo/QA and logistics coordination when needed/liliAssist with scheduling, prep planning, and production execution/liliMaintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment/liliTravel occasionally to support other locations as needed/li/ulpWhat makes a great fit:/pulliStrong leadership and team development skills/liliHigh level of accountability and ownership/liliAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment/liliOrganized and detail-oriented/liliStrong communication skills/liliInterest in long-term growth into Chef or leadership roles/li/ulpRequirements:/pulliPrevious experience as a Sous Chef or senior-level cook/liliStrong understanding of kitchen operations and food production/liliAbility to lead teams and manage high-volume production/liliAbility to follow and enforce systems, standards, and procedures/liliAbility to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)/liliAbility to lift up to 50 lbs/liliStrong organizational and communication skills/liliWillingness to travel occasionally (quarterly)/li/ulpPreferred (not required):/pulliExperience in catering or high-volume production kitchens/liliExperience training and developing kitchen staff/liliServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)/li/ulpWhy this role is different:/pulliNot just a Sous Chef rolethis is a leadership development position/liliOpportunity to help build teams and improve operations/liliDirect path to Executive Chef and beyond/liliStructured systems and a company focused on growth/liliA leadership role with stability and opportunity/li/ulpBottom line: If youre looking for a standard Sous Chef role, this isnt it. If you want to grow into a Chef, develop teams, and help build a high-performing catering operation, this is a real opportunity./p/div