Chef de Cuisine (Banquets)

Job Listing: Chef de Cuisine

At Sodexo Live!, we take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet and creating lasting memories for fans, visitors, guests and team members. Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Here, you'll build a career where 'everyday' is anything but normal. 

Our experiences are unique, and so are our people. Bring your personality, your background and your desire to delight others. In return, we'll give you all you need to thrive. After giving it all, you'll return home knowing that you've played your part in creating a truly unforgettable moment. 

Location: We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to oversee banquets for The National WWII Museum located in New Orleans, LA. 

Job Overview:

The Chef de Cuisine reports to the Executive Chef and assures that banquet foods are prepared using fundamental cooking techniques, seasoned for maximum taste and flavor, and served in an aesthetically pleasing manner. The Chef de Cuisine directs all aspects of foodservice production and service, ensuring that approved food safety and sanitation guidelines are followed. The Chef de Cuisine directly supervises the preparation and production of the unit's menus and manages a shift or station in the hot kitchen. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for training, mentoring and helping to develop other Culinarians, and for monitoring and organizing the flow of activity within the kitchen in a way that complements and supports the overall operation.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Participate as part of Culinary Leadership Team to manage a culinary department for the preparation of foods served to the customers in a consistent and timely manner.  

• Ensure Kitchen Safety and Sanitation conforms to all Sodexo Live!, regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products. 

• Oversee daily banquet operations to ensure smooth execution of event food service. 

• Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.

Qualifications/Skills:

Required: 

• Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position.  

• Ability to promote and participate in a team environment.  

• Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.  

Preferred: 

• Degree from a postsecondary culinary arts training program.  

• ACF Professional Certification.  

Other Requirements:

• Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly-quartered environment. 
• Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days. 

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.