What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef – Leadership Track (Growth to Executive Chef) position at Iacofano's Catering & Events?
Description
What’s in it for you
- Starting Pay: $24–$28/hour based on experience
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Holiday pay at time and a half
- Free employee meals
- Overtime opportunities available
- Work in a state-of-the-art, professional, high-volume catering kitchen
- Be part of a growing, high-end catering operation
- Clear path to Executive Chef and leadership roles
Career Growth & Opportunity
- Clear path to Executive Chef and multi-unit leadership roles
- Opportunity to help build and develop kitchen teams
- Work directly with leadership on systems, training, and execution
- Be part of a company expanding across multiple markets
?? Leadership Development & Travel
This role is primarily based in Charleston, with occasional travel (typically once per quarter) to:
- Support other kitchen locations
- Assist with training and team development
- Help maintain consistency across operations
Ideal for someone who wants to grow into a Chef role, without full-time travel
Position Overview
Iacofano’s Catering & Events is hiring a Sous Chef – Leadership Track for our Charleston (29418) location.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for:
- Supporting daily kitchen operations
- Leading production teams
- Ensuring quality, consistency, and execution
- Assisting with training and development of staff
This role plays a key part in building the bench and developing future leaders within the company.
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)
- Implement and maintain kitchen systems and standards
- Support Expo/QA and logistics coordination when needed
- Assist with scheduling, prep planning, and execution
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment
- Travel occasionally to support other locations as needed
What Makes a Great Fit
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- High level of accountability and professionalism
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven
- Strong communication skills
- Desire to grow into a Chef or leadership role
Requirements
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, standards, 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 production kitchens
- Experience training and developing kitchen staff
- ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)
Why This Role Is Different
- Not just a Sous Chef role—this is a leadership development position
- Opportunity to help build teams and improve operations
- Direct path to Executive Chef and beyond
- Work in a state-of-the-art kitchen with structured systems and high standards
- Be part of a company focused on growth, quality, and long-term development
Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a standard Sous Chef role, this isn’t it.
If you want to grow into a Chef, develop teams, and be part of a high-performing, high-end catering operation, this is a real opportunity.
Salary : $24 - $28