Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast. We are currently seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Wake Forest University Athletics located in Winston Salem, NC to provide strong culinary leadership for premium hospitality, concessions, and catering operations. The Executive Sous Chef is charged with assisting in the general oversight and leadership of all aspects for food and beverage execution. The Executive Sous Chef will provide hands-on leadership to ensure all aspects of the kitchen performs, operates, and delivers culinary creations that exceed guest expectations, while revenue is maximized, and expenses are effectively controlled.
Responsibilities:
- Execution of premium culinary operations including planning, ordering, menu creation, and execution of all game day and event menus.
- Football – 7 games per year - Premium Hospitality: 26 suites 2 VVIP suites, McCreary Tower Club Seats, Touchdown Club, Pollard Club, plus premium concessions offerings - Concessions: concepts and stands may range as business demands, typical fanfare stands to upscale concessions - Special events and private catering opportunities
- Basketball – 35 games per year - Premium Hospitality: 18 suites, multiple club areas - General Concessions
- Other athletic and special events with varied food and beverage needs
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years in a lead culinary role, experience in Sports & Entertainment/Stadium premium catering is necessary
- A degree/training in the culinary arts, hospitality management, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internal and external email communications, and purchasing procedures
- Must be a leader looking to grow themselves and a team.
- Must live near or be willing to relocate to Winston Salem, NC.
Position Salary & Benefits:
- This is considered a full-time salaried position
- Proof is pleased to provide all full-time eligible employees with Basic Life and AD&D as well as long term disability at no cost to employees
- Full-time eligible employees may choose to enroll in optional benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospitality Indemnity
- Other benefits include daily meals while onsite and a cell phone stipend.
To apply: Respond to this posting with your resume and contact information. Responses with no resume will not be considered.
