Sous Chef – Leadership Track (Steady Role with Growth Opportunity)

Sous Chef – Leadership Track

Iacofano's Catering & Events is hiring a Sous Chef – Leadership Track for our Cleveland (Brook Park / 44128) location.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-volume catering kitchen where consistency, organization, and execution are critical.

You will lead kitchen teams, support daily production, and help ensure all food meets quality and timing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen teams during daily production
• Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Train and develop cooks (Cook 1? Cook 2? Cook 3)
• Maintain kitchen systems, processes, and organization
• Support Expo/QA and logistics coordination when needed
• Assist with scheduling and production planning
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
• Travel occasionally to support other locations

What Makes a Great Fit

• Strong leadership and team support skills
• Reliable and accountable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Interest in long-term growth within the company

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or senior-level cook
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food production
• Ability to lead teams and manage high-volume production
• Ability to follow and enforce systems and procedures
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Willingness to travel occasionally (quarterly)

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience in catering or high-volume kitchens
• Experience training and developing staff
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

We are looking for team members who are dependable, take ownership of their work, and are committed to maintaining quality and consistency.

Why This Role Is Different

• Consistent hours vs unpredictable restaurant schedules
• Structured, high-volume production environment
• Clear expectations and systems
• Opportunity to grow into leadership roles
• A company focused on stability and long-term success

Bottom Line

If you're looking for a standard kitchen job, this isn't it.

If you want a steady leadership role with consistent hours and opportunity to grow, this is a strong fit.