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Sous Chef

American Food & Vending
Chattanooga, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026
Pay: - Pay varies by location

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Summary: A Sous Chef at American Dining Creations will support the Chef & Executive Chef with executing daily culinary services. This position will work with the culinary staff to ensure that recipes and safety standards are followed.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Executive Chef with all culinary points of service including food stations and catering events.
  • Provide guidance and supervise BOH staff.
  • Ensure recipe standards, ingredients, and food handling safety protocols are met.
  • Keep kitchen clean and organized, maintain production records and equipment.
  • May cover a shift or station during peak operation hours.
  • Meet daily with Executive Chef or General Manager regarding operations.
  • May be assigned other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

  • An associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality or a culinary degree from an accredited culinary association is preferred.
  • Three years experience in a similar culinary leadership role that may include retail, hotels, business, or education dining preferred.
  • Prior experience with planning and managing employee schedules, hiring, and staff development.
  • Possess strong time management skills, able to multitask and enjoy working in a time sensitive, fast paced environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, catering, ordering and inventory systems.
  • Knowledge of all local and state food safety regulations.
  • Able to lift to 50lbs, stand, walk, and bend for daily work schedule.

About Us

Together, American Food & Vending and American Dining Creations form one of the nation’s largest privately held dining and refreshment service organizations. Family-owned and headquartered in Syracuse, NY, we have served clients nationwide for more than 80 years, delivering customized dining and refreshment solutions across business, education, healthcare and cultural environments.

Recognized by NAMA and our peers as Operator of the Year, we combine national capabilities with a personal, responsive approach to create exceptional experiences for our clients and guests.

Our Mission

To create moments of happiness through customized hospitality experiences that delight guests and bring people together.

Our Vision

To be the best in the industry at elevating hospitality experiences for places where people want to be.

Our Values: F.I.R.S.T.

Family – Treat people as family.

Integrity – Do the right thing.

Responsiveness – Listen first. Then act with urgency.

Service Excellence – Deliver exceptional experiences every day.

Teamwork – Win together.

American Dining Creations Offers

  • Weekly pay
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Eligible employees offered Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans, FSA/HSA
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Bonus programs for eligible positions

American Food & Vending is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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