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Senior Sous Chef

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000

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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

Wolfgang Puck Catering is known for delivering thoughtful, high‑quality food experiences rooted in creativity, precision, and hospitality. As Senior Sous Chef at the Commissary, you will play a key leadership role supporting daily food production, catering, and special events while partnering closely with the Executive Chef on culinary execution and special projects.
 
This role blends hands‑on cooking with team leadership, training, and operational oversight. You’ll help shape menus, guide production, and maintain a positive, professional kitchen environment that supports growth, accountability, and excellence. It’s an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who enjoys working at scale while staying connected to craft and innovation.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the Executive Chef in the day‑to‑day leadership of the culinary department, ensuring smooth, efficient, and consistent operations
  • Oversee and execute daily food production for the Commissary, catering, and events, maintaining quality, accuracy, and presentation standards
  • Lead culinary execution for catered events, ensuring menus are produced and delivered to specification and on schedule
  • Assist with menu planning and development, including daily offerings, catering menus, and seasonal or special event concepts
  • Partner with the Executive Chef to manage food and labor costs, monitor inventory, and support ordering and forecasting
  • Train, onboard, and mentor new culinary associates, reinforcing standards while fostering a supportive, respectful kitchen culture
  • Supervise hourly associates as needed, providing clear direction, feedback, and coaching
  • Uphold all health, safety, and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with company policies and local regulations
  • Support the rollout of new culinary programs and initiatives in collaboration with the Company’s culinary and marketing teams
  • Maintain organization and discipline in a fast‑paced environment while modeling professionalism and teamwork

What We’re Looking For

  • Culinary education such as an A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, culinary certificate, or equivalent professional experience
  • Progressive culinary or kitchen leadership experience, with exposure to production, catering, or event‑based operations
  • Experience in catering or large‑scale food production environments is a plus
  • Comfort working in high‑volume, complex foodservice operations
  • Knowledge of current food and catering trends, with a strong foundation in quality, production, sanitation, food cost control, and presentation
  • Experience with institutional or batch cooking environments is helpful
  • Ability to use basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and email
  • Willingness to participate in satisfaction or feedback programs as required by the account
  • ServSafe certification is highly desirable
  • A collaborative, solution‑oriented approach and enthusiasm for learning, mentoring, and continuous improvement

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. 

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: 1520500

Wolfgang Puck Catering 

Michael Abbey 

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