Puff 'n Stuff Catering and Events
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Sous Chef
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Puff 'n Stuff Catering and Events
We’re looking for a dynamic leader with passion for food, customer service, and operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where creativity and trust are at the heart of everything you do, we want you to join our team as a Sous Chef at Puff ‘n Stuff, a premier catering company dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences.
At Puff ‘n Stuff, We Don’t Just Cater Events—we Create Memorable Experiences
Passion: We love what we do and take pride in delivering exceptional food and service.
Customer Focus: We go above and beyond to exceed client expectations.
Trust: We build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and team members through integrity and reliability.
Creativity: We embrace innovation to craft unique culinary and event experiences.
Puff 'n Stuff Catering is looking for a Sous Chef to assist in creating innovative menus and recipes, managing kitchen activities, and leading staff to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction whilst maintaining profitability.
Primary Job Functions
Communicate with the Culinary Team regularly to provide clear direction, performance feedback, and coaching.
Train and supervise the Culinary Team, both in‑house and on‑site, to ensure consistent high‑quality food production and implement new training procedures.
Ensure culinary standards, including recipes and production procedures, are followed consistently at all locations.
Travel to events within the region to provide training, support, and quality control for dispatched culinary teams.
Assist in leading the culinary team during Disaster Relief contracts as necessary.
Stay current with culinary and seasonal trends, including service and presentation styles.
Requisite Skills and Experience
A degree in Culinary Arts or related certification.
Minimum 2–4 years of culinary management experience, preferably in high‑volume, multi‑outlet resort, restaurant, or food service facility with verifiable progressive career development.
Experience successfully managing budgets, labor, team performance, health code, and inspections.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and culinary innovation.
Proficiency with standard technology, including computers, tablets, smartphones, and Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
Ability and willingness to travel within the region and work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Solid understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and leadership abilities.
Benefits include health and dental coverage, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid time off.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Hospitality
Apply in Tampa, FL $45,000.00‑$51,000.00. 2 months ago.
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Sous Chef
role at
Puff 'n Stuff Catering and Events
We’re looking for a dynamic leader with passion for food, customer service, and operational excellence. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where creativity and trust are at the heart of everything you do, we want you to join our team as a Sous Chef at Puff ‘n Stuff, a premier catering company dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences.
At Puff ‘n Stuff, We Don’t Just Cater Events—we Create Memorable Experiences
Passion: We love what we do and take pride in delivering exceptional food and service.
Customer Focus: We go above and beyond to exceed client expectations.
Trust: We build lasting relationships with clients, partners, and team members through integrity and reliability.
Creativity: We embrace innovation to craft unique culinary and event experiences.
Puff 'n Stuff Catering is looking for a Sous Chef to assist in creating innovative menus and recipes, managing kitchen activities, and leading staff to achieve the highest level of client satisfaction whilst maintaining profitability.
Primary Job Functions
Communicate with the Culinary Team regularly to provide clear direction, performance feedback, and coaching.
Train and supervise the Culinary Team, both in‑house and on‑site, to ensure consistent high‑quality food production and implement new training procedures.
Ensure culinary standards, including recipes and production procedures, are followed consistently at all locations.
Travel to events within the region to provide training, support, and quality control for dispatched culinary teams.
Assist in leading the culinary team during Disaster Relief contracts as necessary.
Stay current with culinary and seasonal trends, including service and presentation styles.
Requisite Skills and Experience
A degree in Culinary Arts or related certification.
Minimum 2–4 years of culinary management experience, preferably in high‑volume, multi‑outlet resort, restaurant, or food service facility with verifiable progressive career development.
Experience successfully managing budgets, labor, team performance, health code, and inspections.
Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
Enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and culinary innovation.
Proficiency with standard technology, including computers, tablets, smartphones, and Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
Ability and willingness to travel within the region and work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Solid understanding of federal, state, and local food sanitation regulations.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and leadership abilities.
Benefits include health and dental coverage, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid time off.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Hospitality
Apply in Tampa, FL $45,000.00‑$51,000.00. 2 months ago.
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