Sous Chef
Salary: $80,000 - $85,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package
Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive
At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.
"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — 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
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee daily culinary operations and ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Supervise, coach, and develop a team of approximately 15 culinary associates.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal menu enhancements.
- Prepare, cook, and oversee production of a variety of high-quality menu offerings.
- Execute catering and special events while maintaining operational excellence.
- Support food purchasing, inventory management, and ordering processes.
- Help manage food and labor costs while maintaining quality standards and budget expectations.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
- Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to implement new culinary programs and initiatives.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and team-oriented kitchen environment focused on continuous improvement and guest satisfaction.
What We're Looking For
Required Experience & Skills
- 3-5 years of progressive culinary experience, preferably within upscale corporate dining, hospitality, sports and entertainment, hotels, or premium foodservice environments.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing culinary teams in high-volume operations.
- Strong understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation procedures, and compliance standards.
- Ability to maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and team collaboration skills.
- Passion for culinary innovation and creating memorable dining experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- Experience supporting kitchen management and culinary operations.
- Catering and special events experience.
- Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice environments.
- Knowledge of institutional or batch cooking methods.
- Understanding of food trends, menu development, food cost management, production, and presentation standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, Outlook, email, and internet-based systems.
- Willingness to participate in client engagement and satisfaction initiatives.
- ServSafe Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Apply to Wolfgang Puck Catering 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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
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: 1587770
Wolfgang Puck Catering
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Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
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