Sous Chef Leadership Track (Growth Opportunity)

Sous Chef Leadership Track

Iacofano's Catering & Events is hiring a Sous Chef Leadership Track for our Columbia (29169) location. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-volume catering kitchen focused on consistency, efficiency, and teamwork. You will support daily operations, lead production teams, and help develop staff while ensuring food quality and execution standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen teams during daily production
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Train and develop cooks (Cook 1? Cook 2? Cook 3)
• Maintain kitchen systems, processes, and organization
• Support Expo/QA and logistics coordination when needed
• Assist with scheduling and production planning
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Travel occasionally to support other locations

What Makes a Great Fit

• Strong leadership and team support skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Good communication skills
• Interest in growing into a Chef or leadership role

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior-level cook
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food production
• Ability to lead teams and manage high-volume production
• Ability to follow and enforce systems and procedures
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally (quarterly)

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in catering or high-volume kitchens
• Experience training and developing staff
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)