Sous Chef

Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

Proof of the Pudding, food and beverage operator at the Gas South Arena, is looking for seasoned Sous Chef to help lead the concessions and premium hospitality culinary program. 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 in operational duties.

The Sous Chef will serve as a key member of the culinary leadership team, overseeing kitchen operations, supporting event execution, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and service. This role will be actively involved in all events, helping to drive efficiency, maintain operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the planning and execution of event menus
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Creating and maintaining the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team
• Assist with 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
• Assist with month end inventory counts
• Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard of innovation and excellence
• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
• Lead and coach culinary department to develop a strong and growing team.

Performs other related duties as needed.