Catering Sous Chef

Catering Sous Chef

A luxury catering company is seeking an experienced Catering Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef in producing high-quality meals for our catering and meal production programs. This role combines culinary skill, organization, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment focused on preparing, packaging, and delivering exceptional food experiences.

The ideal candidate has a background in fine dining, catering, or high-volume food production and enjoys creating consistent, beautifully prepared meals while maintaining excellent food quality and sanitation standards. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, enjoy working behind the scenes, and want to grow within the catering industry, we'd love to meet you.

Catering Sous Chef Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $60,000–$70,000 based on experience
• Current chefs typically earn $500–$1,000/month in tips
• Work schedule conducive to true work-life balance, and unlimited PTO (used responsibly)
• Opportunity to grow within a high-quality culinary operation
• Health insurance paid at 75% by employer, dental insurance, vision insurance

Catering Sous Chef Qualifications & Requirements

• 3+ years of fine dining, catering, or private chef experience (5+ years preferred for restaurant-only backgrounds)
• Experience with food preparation, catering operations, and meal production
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain consistency and quality in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Team player willing to assist with prep, cleanup, dishwashing, and general kitchen responsibilities
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability required
• Work history with strong tenure in jobs

Catering Sous Chef Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef with daily catering and meal production operations.
• Prepare, cook, portion, and package high-quality meals for packaged meal catering programs.
• Assist with weekly prep planning, reviewing BEOs, and organizing production schedules.
• Prepare ingredients, execute recipes, and ensure meals are completed accurately and consistently.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, product rotation, and kitchen organization.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, portion control, and sanitation.
• Load and unload company vehicles for meal deliveries.
• Wash dishes, sanitize equipment, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen workspace.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion of orders