Sous Chef

Sodexo Live! is a leading event management and hospitality company known for creating exceptional experiences at some of the world's most prestigious venues. With a focus on crafting unforgettable moments for fans, visitors, guests, and team members alike, Sodexo Live! goes beyond traditional job roles, offering career paths where no two days are the same. The company's collaborative and dynamic work environment encourages team members to bring their unique personality, background, and passion to their roles, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. Sodexo Live! prioritizes employee growth and success by providing comprehensive support and resources that empower their workforce to thrive. This approach has helped Sodexo Live! build a reputation as a top employer in the event hospitality industry, known for delivering reliable service and memorable experiences.

The open position is for a Sous Chef I at the Colorado Convention Center located in Denver, CO. The Colorado Convention Center is renowned as one of the most practical and user-friendly meeting facilities in the country. Hosting over 250 events annually, it is strategically situated within walking distance of more than 8,400 hotel rooms, 300 restaurants, and nine theatres at the renowned Denver Performing Arts Complex. The role of the Sous Chef I is integral to maintaining the high standards of the convention center's culinary offerings.

As a Sous Chef I, the successful candidate will assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, playing a critical leadership role in supervising union line cooks, prep staff, and utility workers. This position demands a combination of strong culinary skills, leadership acumen, and the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume catering environment. The Sous Chef I must ensure that all food prepared meets stringent specifications related to portion control, presentation, and quality. In addition, compliance with health and safety standards such as HACCP and ServSafe is paramount to guarantee a safe and sanitary kitchen environment.

The position also entails monitoring food and labor costs to ensure alignment with budgetary goals, overseeing kitchen cleaning schedules, managing equipment maintenance, and conducting inventory management. The Sous Chef I will also contribute creatively by providing input on menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings, thereby influencing the culinary direction at the convention center.

Candidates aspiring for this role should bring at least three years of professional kitchen experience, including a minimum of one year in a supervisory capacity, ideally within a unionized food and beverage environment. Managing high-volume catering events with more than 500 attendees is highly desirable, as is having a formal culinary education or equivalent experience. Successful applicants should be adept at leading and mentoring culinary staff while maintaining professionalism and accountability.

Flexibility in scheduling is critical, as the position requires availability during evenings, weekends, holidays, and event days. The physical demands of the job include the ability to work safely under conditions such as wet floors, temperature extremes, and loud noise levels. Candidates must also be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and maneuvering within often tightly confined kitchen spaces.

Sodexo Live! offers a comprehensive benefits package starting from day one, including health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, accident and critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, and adoption assistance. This ensures employees are well-supported both professionally and personally as they contribute to creating extraordinary events. Joining Sodexo Live! means becoming part of a team dedicated to creativity, excellence, and making every event a memorable experience.