About Blackbelly Catering Blackbelly Catering is the off-site catering arm of Blackbelly Restaurant, Boulder's celebrated farm-to-table kitchen led by Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg. We bring the same commitment to locally sourced ingredients, craft, and hospitality to weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations throughout Colorado. We are looking for a talented, self-directed Catering Sous Chef to join our team and help lead events from the ground up. Role Summary The Catering Sous Chef is a senior culinary leader responsible for the end-to-end execution of off-site catering events — from initial planning through final breakdown. This role supports the catering Head Chef, managing all event logistics including driving the company vehicle, coordinating culinary staff on-site, and developing and executing menus independently when the Head Chef is unavailable. If you thrive in a fast-paced, off-site environment and hold yourself to the highest standards of food quality and hospitality, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Lead catering events independently from inception through end-of-day breakdown in the Head Chef's absence Serve as the on-site culinary authority for timing, plating, and service execution Drive the company catering vehicle to and from event sites; manage equipment loading, transport, setup, and breakdown Create, adapt, and execute menus independently while maintaining Blackbelly's culinary identity and standards Coordinate with event staff and front-of-house teams for seamless, guest-ready execution Lead, supervise, and mentor culinary staff on-site Enforce recipe adherence, portion control, and food safety standards at every event Assist with food cost management, inventory, and post-event reporting Accommodate special dietary needs, VIP requests, and last-minute changes with professionalism What We're Looking For 2+ years of culinary leadership experience, preferably in catering or high-volume environments Valid Colorado driver's license and a clean driving record (required — role involves driving company vehicle) Ability to develop and execute menus independently Strong organizational skills and calm under pressure Current Food Handler's Certification or ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain) Ability to stand and move for 8-10+ hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varied outdoor and indoor environments Compensation & Benefits Base Pay $65,000-$75,000 per year This salary range reflects our good-faith estimate for this role at the time of posting, based on experience, qualifications, and the scope of responsibilities. This disclosure is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. Performance Bonus Eligible for a discretionary annual performance bonus. Benefits Health insurance Flexible paid time off Paid sick leave in compliance with Colorado law How to Apply Send your resume and a brief note about your catering or culinary leadership experience to: chris@blackbelly.com arun@lpiggy.com Applications must be received by October 4, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may close earlier if filled. Equal Opportunity & At-Will Employment Little Piggy Hospitality and its subsidiary restaurants, including Blackbelly Catering, are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment with Little Piggy Hospitality is at-will. Either the employee or the company may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Food provided Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person