Senior Sous Chef
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
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Pay Grade: 13
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 a Senior Sous Chef with Wolfgang Puck Catering, you will bring both artistry and precision to large-scale productions, banquets, and events. This role demands a chef grounded in traditional culinary techniques, with the versatility to support pastry and dessert production when needed. From classical sauces and butchery to delicate pastry execution, you’ll help craft menus that balance timeless technique with Wolfgang Puck’s modern, innovative flair.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Executive Chef to oversee banquet and catering operations, from prep through event execution.
- Apply classical culinary training in menu development, daily production, and guest-facing presentations.
- Lead, train, and encourage culinary teams across both savory and pastry disciplines to deliver consistency and excellence.
- Support pastry production, including plated desserts, banquet sweets, and showpieces, ensuring flawless integration with savory menus.
- Manage kitchen logistics, production schedules, prep lists, and timelines to meet the demands of high-volume events.
- Maintain strict standards of food safety, sanitation, and quality throughout all operations.
- Assist in cost control measures, purchasing, and vendor management.
- Collaborate with culinary and marketing teams to roll out new seasonal menus and signature Wolfgang Puck programs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Culinary Arts or Pastry Arts, or equivalent formal training, strongly preferred.
- 5+ years progressive experience in banquet, catering, or large-production kitchens, with both savory and pastry exposure.
- Comprehensive knowledge of traditional cooking methods, baking, and pastry techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-volume, high-profile events.
- Strong knowledge of catering logistics, batch cooking, and banquet service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and kitchen management systems.
- ServSafe certification highly desirable.
Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!
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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 for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1458367
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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