Chef de Service Jobs
Chef de Service jobs are open across fine dining, luxury hotels, private clubs, and healthcare dining, at every level from floor supervisor to senior service director, with specializations in banquet coordination, sommelier services, and front-of-house operations management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in managing daily culinary operations at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans.
This position plays an important role in supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food production, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring consistent culinary execution across assigned stadium dining outlets.
About the job
The Chef de Cuisine plays a key role in supporting kitchen leadership and delivering high-quality culinary experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position contributes to the success of event-day and daily operations by ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all food service areas.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
Pay Range: $48875 per year - $63250 per year
What’s in it for you
- Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth execution of event and non-event food service.
- Guide and develop culinary team members to maintain consistency and high performance.
- Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
- Monitor food and labor costs to support financial goals and operational efficiency.
- Oversee inventory, equipment upkeep, and kitchen organization.
- Contribute to menu planning and seasonal offerings to enhance the guest experience.
What you’ll bring
The Sous Chef assists with food production for Tennessee Titans home games, concerts, private events, premium clubs, luxury suites, catering operations, and other stadium hospitality services.
This role requires a hands-on culinary professional with strong leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and understands the demands of large-scale sports and entertainment operations.
- Experience in high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on quality and consistency.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance practices.
- Leadership experience guiding culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
- Background in sports, entertainment, or premium hospitality environments preferred.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Associate degree, culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 1 year
- Related Experience: 3 years
What we offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Who we are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in managing daily culinary operations at Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans.
This position plays an important role in supervising kitchen staff, coordinating food production, maintaining food quality standards, and ensuring consistent culinary execution across assigned stadium dining outlets.
About the job
The Chef de Cuisine plays a key role in supporting kitchen leadership and delivering high-quality culinary experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This position contributes to the success of event-day and daily operations by ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence across all food service areas.
Accountable for managing people, setting direction and deploying resources; typically is responsible for performance evaluation, pay reviews and hire/fire decisions. Results are primarily achieved through the work of others and typically depend on the manager's ability to influence and negotiate with parts of the organization. Progression within Career Band reflects acquisition of broad technical expertise, business and industry knowledge, and process and people leadership capabilities. Accountable for business, functional or operational areas, processes or programs, which may include dotted-line or matrixed management.
Pay Range: $48875 per year - $63250 per year
What’s in it for you
- Support daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth execution of event and non-event food service.
- Guide and develop culinary team members to maintain consistency and high performance.
- Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
- Monitor food and labor costs to support financial goals and operational efficiency.
- Oversee inventory, equipment upkeep, and kitchen organization.
- Contribute to menu planning and seasonal offerings to enhance the guest experience.
What you’ll bring
The Sous Chef assists with food production for Tennessee Titans home games, concerts, private events, premium clubs, luxury suites, catering operations, and other stadium hospitality services.
This role requires a hands-on culinary professional with strong leadership skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and understands the demands of large-scale sports and entertainment operations.
- Experience in high-volume kitchen operations with a focus on quality and consistency.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance practices.
- Leadership experience guiding culinary teams in fast-paced environments.
- Background in sports, entertainment, or premium hospitality environments preferred.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based schedules.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Associate degree, culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Management Experience: 1 year
- Related Experience: 3 years
What we offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Who we are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
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Who's Hiring
- Four Seasons17
- Marriott International16
- Aramark14
- Omni Hotels11
- The Indigo Road6
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism13
- Food & Beverage1
- Government & Public Sector1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chef de service jobs.
- Three or more years of front-of-house supervisory experience in upscale or fine dining
- Demonstrated ability to manage and develop a team of service staff
- Strong working knowledge of wine service, pairing, and beverage program execution
- Food safety manager certification such as ServSafe or equivalent
- Experience coordinating private dining events, banquets, or large group reservations
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and reservation management platforms
Tips for Your Chef de Service Job Search
Tailor your resume to service style
Highlight the specific service format you've led, whether French-style tableside service, contemporary tasting menus, or large-scale banquet operations. Hiring managers in fine dining want to see the exact context, not just a generic front-of-house title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chef de service openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your team and cover sizes
Specify how many front-of-house staff you managed and the typical covers per service on your resume. Chef de service roles are leadership positions, and hiring teams weigh operational scale heavily when comparing candidates.
Target openings that match your cuisine context
A chef de service background from a Michelin-recognized kitchen carries different weight than one from a resort buffet operation. Filter your search by establishment type so your experience lands as directly relevant, not as a lateral move that needs explaining.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Expect interviewers to walk you through a service failure scenario, a difficult guest complaint, or a team conflict mid-service. Practice specific examples from your own floor experience, since abstract answers rarely satisfy hiring managers at this level.
Negotiate by referencing your certifications
If you hold a Court of Master Sommeliers certificate, a food safety manager credential, or formal hospitality management training, name them explicitly when negotiating your offer. These credentials have recognized value in fine dining and can support a stronger opening position.
Chef de Service Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chef de services?
The most active employers for chef de services right now are Four Seasons, Marriott International, and Aramark, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Luxury hotel groups, independent fine dining restaurants, and private club operators tend to post the most openings at this level.
How many chef de service jobs are remote?
About 2% of chef de service openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of floor service leadership. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include corporate dining program consulting, hospitality training roles, and multi-unit operations management positions.
How do you become a chef de service?
Start by building several years of front-of-house experience as a captain, lead server, or floor supervisor in upscale dining. Develop a thorough knowledge of wine and beverage service, pursue a food safety manager certification, and take on shift leadership responsibilities whenever possible. Formal hospitality management training strengthens your candidacy for more competitive properties.
Can you get hired as a chef de service with little experience?
Some properties will consider candidates with strong captain or lead server experience who haven't yet held the full title, particularly at independent restaurants rather than major hotel groups. Demonstrating that you've taken ownership of a full service shift, trained junior staff, and handled guest escalations directly can offset a gap in formal title history during interviews.
What does the chef de service interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your service background and leadership experience. A panel interview with the food and beverage director and general manager typically follows, often including scenario-based questions about service recovery and staff management. Some fine dining properties add a working trial shift as a final step before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to chef de service jobs?
You can find and apply to chef de service jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing that matches your experience level and preferred establishment type.
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