Sous Chef Leadership Track (Growth Opportunity)

Sous Chef

• Leadership Track (Growth Opportunity) Iacofano Group, LLC
• 2.5 West Columbia, SC Job Details Full-time $22
• $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Quality assurance within food and beverage industry ServSafe Cooking Mid-level Team development Team management Production planning Kitchen staff training Clean workspace maintenance Production scheduling Leadership Communication skills Overseeing training Kitchen organization Staff development

Full Job Description Description:

What's in it for you

Starting Pay:

$22

• 26/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 Consistent, full-time leadership role Be part of a growing catering operation with long-term opportunity Clear path to Executive Chef and leadership roles Career Growth & Opportunity Clear path to Executive Chef and leadership roles Opportunity to help build and develop kitchen teams Work directly with leadership on systems and training Be part of a company expanding across multiple locations Leadership Development & Travel This role is primarily based in Columbia, with occasional travel (typically once per quarter) to: Support other kitchen locations Assist with training and development Help maintain consistency across operations Position Overview Iacofano's Catering & Events is hiring a Sous Chef•Leadership Track for our Columbia (29169) location.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-volume catering kitchen focused on consistency, efficiency, and teamwork. You will support daily operations, lead production teams, and help develop staff while ensuring food quality and execution standards are met. 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 Good communication skills Interest in growing 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 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)