Sous Chef | Sheild Catering
Join a fast paced catering company producing some of the region’s most exciting events.
Sheild Catering is seeking a Sous Chef to help lead kitchen production for weddings, corporate events, large tailgates, and private celebrations. This role is ideal for a strong cook who is ready to step into a leadership position and thrive in a high energy, event driven kitchen.
If you enjoy the intensity of service, working with a professional team, and executing food at scale for memorable events, this is an excellent opportunity to grow with an expanding catering company.
Position Overview
The Sous Chef works directly with the kitchen leadership team to manage daily production, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure that all food leaving the kitchen meets Sheild Catering standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
This role requires someone who can lead by example during prep and service, stay organized under pressure, and maintain strong kitchen systems.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Leadership
• Assist in supervising cooks, event staff, and kitchen assistants
• Help coordinate daily kitchen workflow and production schedules
• Support training and mentoring of kitchen team members
Food Preparation and Production
• Prepare menu items according to company recipes and standards
• Maintain high standards for flavor, consistency, and presentation
• Assist with execution of large catering orders and event production
Kitchen Operations
• Help oversee prep schedules, production timelines, and service execution
• Assist with expediting during large event production and busy service periods
• Ensure the kitchen remains organized, clean, and efficient
Inventory and Ordering
• Monitor ingredient inventory and assist with ordering and supply management
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of products
Quality and Food Safety
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Ensure all dishes leaving the kitchen meet Sheild Catering quality expectations
Problem Solving
• Address kitchen challenges quickly to keep service running smoothly
• Support the team during high volume production and event preparation
Ideal Candidate
• 2 or more years of professional kitchen experience
• Previous leadership experience in a kitchen environment preferred
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to perform in a fast paced production environment
• Passion for hospitality and high quality food
• Reliable transportation
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Day shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay
- Tips
- Other
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Other