Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $69,000.00 - $95,100.00
Benefits
basic life insurance
AD&D insurance
long term disability
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Proof of the Pudding is an award-winning catering company renowned throughout the Southeastern United States. With a foundation built on creating quality culinary concepts from scratch, this company has earned its reputation by consistently delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Expanding beyond traditional catering, Proof of the Pudding has successfully ventured into Sports and Entertainment Hospitality Services. This expansion includes providing elevated concessions and premium offerings to a wide range of venues and events such as collegiate stadiums, PGA golf tournaments, international boat shows, and professional sports teams among others. The company’s commitment to excellence and quality has made it a trusted name in culinary service across various high-profile events. Employment with Proof of the Pudding for this role is full-time and salaried, with competitive compensation in the range of $100,000 to $120,000 annually, complemented by performance bonuses and comprehensive employee benefits.
The Executive Chef role at the University of Georgia (UGA), Athens, GA, places you at the culinary helm overseeing premium culinary operations across prominent athletic venues including Sanford Stadium for football, Foley Field for baseball, and Stegeman Coliseum for basketball. The role also extends support to additional venues within the Gwinnett district and beyond, requiring a leadership approach that is both innovative and operationally sound. University of Georgia is a large campus known for its passionate Bulldog fanbase, drawing crowds upwards of 65,000 for football games alone, which demands top-tier culinary execution for premium hospitality guests.
Your core responsibilities will encompass the total management and culinary direction for premium hospitality areas including multiple suites and clubs corresponding to the different sports venues. You will be orchestrating meticulous culinary planning, ordering, menu creation, and flawless execution on event days to ensure quality, presentation, and consistency meet the company’s high standards. This role demands expertise in managing high-volume food preparation, maintaining impeccable safety and sanitation standards, and developing creative menus that represent the Proof of the Pudding brand.
Additionally, the Executive Chef will be responsible for financial oversight including food cost management, budgeting, purchasing, and maintaining supplier relationships. You will lead, train, and schedule culinary staff, work collaboratively with sales and operations teams to drive company sales and ensure event success, and facilitate clear communication across departments regarding event operations. You will contribute to team morale and help in the hiring and onboarding process of new culinary team members. This position requires a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, committed to culinary innovation and customer satisfaction while supporting operations across various venues within the region.
The Executive Chef role at the University of Georgia (UGA), Athens, GA, places you at the culinary helm overseeing premium culinary operations across prominent athletic venues including Sanford Stadium for football, Foley Field for baseball, and Stegeman Coliseum for basketball. The role also extends support to additional venues within the Gwinnett district and beyond, requiring a leadership approach that is both innovative and operationally sound. University of Georgia is a large campus known for its passionate Bulldog fanbase, drawing crowds upwards of 65,000 for football games alone, which demands top-tier culinary execution for premium hospitality guests.
Your core responsibilities will encompass the total management and culinary direction for premium hospitality areas including multiple suites and clubs corresponding to the different sports venues. You will be orchestrating meticulous culinary planning, ordering, menu creation, and flawless execution on event days to ensure quality, presentation, and consistency meet the company’s high standards. This role demands expertise in managing high-volume food preparation, maintaining impeccable safety and sanitation standards, and developing creative menus that represent the Proof of the Pudding brand.
Additionally, the Executive Chef will be responsible for financial oversight including food cost management, budgeting, purchasing, and maintaining supplier relationships. You will lead, train, and schedule culinary staff, work collaboratively with sales and operations teams to drive company sales and ensure event success, and facilitate clear communication across departments regarding event operations. You will contribute to team morale and help in the hiring and onboarding process of new culinary team members. This position requires a leader who thrives in a dynamic environment, committed to culinary innovation and customer satisfaction while supporting operations across various venues within the region.
Job Requirements
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years in a lead culinary role in stadium or large-scale catering
- Natural leadership skills with passion for the work
- Creativity and customer-focused mindset
- High integrity for business and community
- Strong communication and listening abilities
- Business management capability
- Proficient knife skills and culinary knowledge
- Ability to perform physical tasks and lift up to 30-40 pounds
- Adherence to company uniform and safety policies
- Ability to work in dynamic event operations environments
Job Qualifications
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3 years in a lead culinary role with experience in stadium or large-scale catering events
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and passion for culinary arts
- Creativity in menu development and flavor profiles
- Impeccable integrity and commitment to company values
- Excellent listening and communication skills
- Ability to run and manage business operations independently
- Exceptional knife skills and knowledge of various culinary techniques
- Ability to teach culinary skills effectively
- Physical capability to lift approximately 30 pounds
Job Duties
- Oversee and manage all culinary duties to ensure flawless execution of each event
- Execute premium hospitality culinary services for football, basketball, and baseball venues
- Plan, order, create menus, and execute event day food operations
- Maintain highest food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Lead safe and sanitary kitchen practices
- Develop and communicate creative menu items adhering to company standards
- Manage financial goals, food costs, and culinary budgets
- Purchase all food, materials, and equipment while managing purchase orders and budgets
- Train, schedule, and hold culinary staff accountable
- Collaborate with sales and operations teams to drive sales and execute events creatively and flawlessly
- Facilitate interdepartmental communications to ensure understanding of event logistics
- Create new menus as business demands
- Assist with hiring and onboarding new team members
- Foster kitchen and culinary team morale
- Support operations across other venues within the Gas South Region and Proof of the Pudding as a whole
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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