Job Description Job Description Event Sous Chef
Department: Culinary
Reports To: Event Chef
Supports: Executive Chef & Catering Chef (as assigned)
Supervises: Assigned Event Cooks and Temporary Culinary Staff
Position Summary:
The Event Sous Chef supports the Event Chef in executing on-site culinary operations. This roleassists in food finishing, plating, timing coordination, and staff supervision to ensure events aredelivered seamlessly and to Carlyle's standards. The Event Sous Chef acts as second-in-command at events and must be capable of stepping intoleadership when necessary.
Key Responsibilities: On-Site Food Execution
- Assist in finishing and plating menu items
- Monitor buffet replenishment and course timing
- Ensure portion control and presentation consistency
- Maintain proper hot and cold holding standards Kitchen Setup & Breakdown
- Assist with event kitchen setup and organization
- Ensure equipment is properly staged and functioning
- Support clean breakdown and return of equipment post-event Team Support & Supervision
- Direct assigned cooks and temporary staff
- Ensure tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
- Reinforce recipe adherence and quality standards
- Step into leadership role if Event Chef is unavailable Quality & Temperature Control
- Verify food temperature compliance ( 140 ree; F hot / 41 ree; F cold)
- Assist in final quality checks before service
- Monitor production flow to prevent delays Sanitation & Compliance
- Enforce sanitation standards at event venues
- Maintain clean and organized workstations
- Follow cross-contamination prevention procedures
- Adhere to HACCP and health department requirements
Qualifications:- 3-5 years of professional culinary experience
- Prior banquet or catering experience preferred
- Strong understanding of timing and plating coordination
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- ServSafe certification preferred
Core Competencies:- Execution support excellence
- Team coordination
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Professionalism under pressure Company Description Family catering business founded in 1976, $20,000,000.00 in sales in 2025. Started out in corporate catering but growing our business in social and event catering, plus a newly formed wholesale division. Opened a premier event location in October 2019, The Carlyle Venue, on Piedmont Road, Atlanta. Our corporate headquarters is located in the trendy west side of Atlanta. We believe in a collaborative team oriented environment. The majority of our employees have been here 5+ years or more! Come see what makes us great, work in a environment where YOU are a "part" of something and not just another piece. Be an impact player today!
Company Description:
Family catering business founded in 1976, $20,000,000.00 in sales in 2025. Started out in corporate catering but growing our business in social and event catering, plus a newly formed wholesale division. Opened a premier event location in October 2019, The Carlyle Venue, on Piedmont Road, Atlanta. Our corporate headquarters is located in the trendy west side of Atlanta. We believe in a collaborative team oriented environment. The majority of our employees have been here 5+ years or more! Come see what makes us great, work in a environment where YOU are a "part" of something and not just another piece. Be an impact player today!
