Sous Chef at Carmelized Productions

Who we are:

Join the team at Carmelized Productions, where a passion for great food and seamless events comes together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and take pride in delivering unforgettable guest experiences. Whether you’re an experienced hospitality professional or eager to grow in the catering world, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a company that values quality, teamwork, and creativity, we’d love to hear from you!

Carmelized Productions is a full-service catering company bringing exceptional food, warm hospitality, and flawless execution to events of all sizes. From intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations, we’ve built a reputation for delivering not just meals, but memorable experiences. Our menus are crafted with intention, our service is polished yet welcoming, and our team is committed to making every client and guest feel cared for.

Our approach is simple yet refined—combining fresh, seasonal cuisine with attentive service to create events that feel effortless and unforgettable. Whether we’re serving weddings, corporate events, or private celebrations, our goal is to leave a lasting impression through hospitality that shines. If you’re someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and wants to be part of a dynamic, growing company, Carmelized Productions is the place for you.

Core Values

Hospitality 

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork 

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests. 

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our restaurants clean, organized and on a path of improvement.  As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What you’ll do:

The Sous Chef position will be responsible for the following:

At the kitchen - 

• Ensure to make a logical daily prep list and manage prep production efficiently.
• Consistently maintain a high level of cleanliness. 
• Assist in ordering, processing, menu costing, and maintain an appropriate food cost as agreed upon by upper management.
• Assist in all proper receiving processes; all product should be up to the standards of the restaurant group.
• Help to ensure that there is never excessive overtime unless otherwise approved by upper management.
• Follow all recipes as written. Notify Lead Chef and Logistics Chef if any issues arise or deviations from the written recipes are found.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
• Assist in maintenance of all equipment and facilities, especially kitchen spaces and work with the Sanitation Director to meet and exceed all health department standards.
• Inventory should be checked and maintained daily to ensure no shortages.
• All items should be reviewed and tasted as they are completed throughout the day for consistency.
• Assist in hiring and firing of back of house staff.
• Address any issues as soon as they arise and properly communicate those issues.
• Responsible for teaching and training all staff on all prep and new dishes. 
• Ensure that all staff has clean uniforms and all proper tools at each shift. 
• When closing the commissary kitchen, responsible for ensuring all closing cleaning checklists are followed, the alarm is set and the doors are locked.
• Report to executive sous chef/chef. 
• Maintain communication with FOH Events team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Off-Site Events -

• Support all offsite event execution on culinary side - prepare BOH packouts, drive company vehicle to & from events (including pizza oven), manage offsite events as Chef Lead, assist with running service with FOH team, properly break down after service concludes. 
• Event Supplies Inventory/Ordering.
• Maintain proper procedures for packing out events and how to properly maintain cleanliness and unloading post event.
• Organizing Needs for Events.
• Manage BOH labor costs for events.
• Attend events and manage all event staff on-site.
• Ensure that all staff has clean uniforms and all proper tools at each shift. 
• Mise en place should be checked at each event.
• All recipes should be tasted as they are completed throughout the event to ensure consistency.
• Monitor quantity of product sent off site by prep. 
• Provide event recap reports. 
• Address any issues as soon as they arise and properly communicate those issues.
• Train future event chefs using training manual.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Drive company vehicles/Pizza ovens to CP standards (see drivers waiver).

Other -

• Must train at Jon & Vinny’s Restaurant. 
• During any Catering downtime/slower season - assist at other facilities including Delta, CAA, Jon & Vinny’s, Cookbook, etc.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to drive trucks and vans for events.
• Maintain an up to date Manager Servsafe certification.
• Maintain an up to date anti-harassment training certificate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Why Join Carmelized Productions?

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a passionate, supportive group that’s constantly looking to grow, innovate, and provide the best possible experience for our guests. This role is not just about managing the floor—it’s about being a part of something bigger, contributing to a brand that’s all about warmth, inclusiveness, and the joy of sharing great food and wine.

If you’re excited about becoming a part of the Carmelized Productions family and are ready to take on the challenge of a high-volume, hospitality-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!

Apply today and let’s create unforgettable dining experiences together.