Sous Chef - Leadership Track (Growth Opportunity)

• Starting Pay: $22–$26/hour based on experience 
• Weekly pay schedule for consistent and predictable compensation
• 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 

• Monthly Open House: Second Wednesday of every month | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
• Walk-In Hiring Hours: Thursday - Friday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 
• Scheduled Interviews: Monday–Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 

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• 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 

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 

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.

• 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 

• 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

• 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) 

• Experience in catering or high-volume kitchens 
• Experience training and developing staff 
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)