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Sous Chef

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

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Pay Grade: 12 

 

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit.  Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within. 

 

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

 

Success on our team starts with our culture:

  • We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.
  • A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.  
  • Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.
  • We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.  
  • We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life.  We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.
  • We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).   
  • Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

 

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

As Sous Chef at the Chargers Training Facility, you’ll play a critical leadership role within a high-volume production kitchen supporting daily operations and large-scale catering and events. This is a hands-on position for a disciplined, organized culinary leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in consistency, execution, and team development. Schedules will flex based on production and event needs, including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily production for catering and event programs, ensuring quality, consistency, and execution at scale

  • Support and supervise kitchen teams across day, evening, and weekend shifts

  • Execute menus to Wolfgang Puck Catering standards, following recipes, portioning, and presentation guidelines

  • Ensure all food handling, labeling, storage, and sanitation meet HACCP, company, and health department standards

  • Partner with the Executive Chef on production planning, prep schedules, and event execution

  • Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost controls with accurate documentation

  • Train, coach, and develop culinary team members, promoting accountability and teamwork

  • Collaborate with operations and event teams to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of experience in high-volume catering, banquet, or production kitchen environments

  • Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced, multi-event setting

  • Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and food quality

  • Culinary degree or formal training preferred, or equivalent professional experience

  • ServSafe certification preferred

  • Flexible availability, including days, evenings, and weekends based on event demands

Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.  At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. 

 

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1490638

Wolfgang Puck Catering 

Michael Abbey 

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Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: Sous Chef, Kitchen, Chef, Culinary, Food Service, Hospitality

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