Sous Chef - Mississippi State University

Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company throughout the Southeast with a commitment to creating quality culinary concepts from scratch. This standard was upheld through the expansion into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services by providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, International Boat Shows, Professional Sports Teams, & more.

Proof of the Pudding, operator of Mississippi State University, is looking for seasoned Sous Chef to help lead the concessions and premium hospitality culinary program at Mississippi State University’s football, basketball, baseball, and Lacrosse venues. The Sous Chef will be a point person in all culinary aspects in the kitchen, will attend all events to ensure efficiency, and assist the Executive Chef with scheduling, purchasing, and invoice management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and execution of event menus:
  • Football program that oversees 22 suites, and 3 premium club areas.
  • Basketball program that oversees 1 premium club area.
  • Student Training table that operates Sunday-Thursday with 2 meal periods a day.
  • Catering program that hosts all style of events from wedding to bar mitzvahs.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations; securing revenues; and maintaining security systems.
• Creating and maintaining the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team
• Schedules Staff and food production in accordance with the demands of business, the direction of Executive Chef and Company policies
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of new culinary staff
• Assists Executive Chef with logistical planning and execution of events as directed
• Assist with purchasing and inventory management for all culinary operations
• Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard of innovation and excellence
• Be a lead in the hiring, training, accountability, and scheduling of the culinary staff
• Lead and coach culinary department to develop a strong and growing team.

Performs other related duties as needed.