Sous Chef

Job Details: Job Location: Gas South Arena - Duluth, GA, Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00, Proof of the Pudding is a chef-led hospitality company delivering food and beverage experiences at some of North America’s most complex sports, entertainment, cultural, and live-event venues.

Founded in Atlanta in 1979, Proof has built a national reputation for doing hospitality differently — from-scratch cooking at scale, hyper-local sourcing, and a partnership-first approach that treats clients as collaborators, not contracts. The company serves professional and collegiate sports venues, convention centers, cultural institutions, and large-scale destination events across the United States and Internationally.

 Proof of the Pudding, food and beverage operator at the Gas South Arena, is looking for seasoned Sous Chef to help lead the concessions and premium hospitality culinary program. The Sous Chef will be a point person in all culinary aspects in the kitchen, will attend all events to ensure efficiency, and assist the Executive Chef in operational duties.

The Sous Chef will serve as a key member of the culinary leadership team, overseeing kitchen operations, supporting event execution, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and service. This role will be actively involved in all events, helping to drive efficiency, maintain operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with the planning and execution of event menus
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Creating and maintaining the overall moral of the kitchen and culinary team
Assist with training of new culinary staff
Assists Executive Chef with logistical planning and execution of events as directed
Assist with purchasing and inventory management for all culinary operations
Assist with month end inventory counts
Develop, implement, and communicate creative menu items that adhere to the Proof of the Pudding standard of innovation and excellence
Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
Lead and coach culinary department to develop a strong and growing team.

Performs other related duties as needed.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications

Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
A degree/training in the culinary arts, hospitality management, or equivalent.
Must be a leader looking to grow themselves and a team.
Must have previous experience in high volume catering.
Must have previous experience in high volume catering.

Knowledge of kitchen tools
Capable of producing a consistent product in high volume
Excellent listening and communication skills
Ability to run a kitchen like you own it.
Exceptional knife skills, knowledge of a variety of culinary techniques, and the ability to teach

Work Environment 

This role requires that ability to work in-office and time in the kitchen. This position can work indoors, outdoors, and in temporary structured buildings. 

Physical Demands:

Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 25 lbs.

CORE VALUE AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships.  Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion.  Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks.  Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct. 
Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards.  Use equipment and materials properly.  Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements.  Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately.  Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard. 
Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency.  Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations.  Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.   

Position Salary & Benefits:

Competitive pay based on experience.  
Benefits include daily meals per shift.
Flexible schedule, in unique and exciting work locations.
Opportunity for advancement.
On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide. 

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics