Tasting Chef

Footers Catering is a renowned catering company known for its exceptional culinary services and dedication to creating memorable client experiences. As a leader in the hospitality industry, Footers Catering specializes in crafting award-winning menus tailored to diverse tastes and occasions. With a commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering both flavor and service quality at high-profile events, bridal shows, and showcase events. Footers Catering prides itself on maintaining rigorous culinary standards and fostering a professional, client-focused environment that highlights creativity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

We are currently seeking a Tasting Sous Chef to join our dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to combine culinary expertise with client-facing interaction, playing a key role in preparing and leading client tastings that exemplify the best of Footers Catering's culinary craftsmanship. As the Tasting Sous Chef, you will be part chef and part experience curator, responsible not only for the preparation and presentation of tasting menus but also for engaging directly with clients to ensure exceptional hospitality and personalized service throughout the tasting experience. You will collaborate closely with the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef to customize menus and maintain detailed records to ensure quality and consistency across events.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive culinary and hospitality knowledge, strong leadership capabilities, and superb communication skills. They are calm, flexible, and solution-oriented under pressure, able to multitask efficiently and maintain a professional appearance. Additionally, this role involves leading and mentoring future tasting chefs, supporting ongoing training initiatives, and contributing to menu innovation efforts. This position typically operates Monday through Friday with occasional weekend shifts and averages about one event per week. The Tasting Sous Chef is pivotal in shaping client experiences that leave a lasting impression, supporting Footers Catering's status as a premier catering service provider.