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Sous Chef

Salary: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour

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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

At Wolfgang Puck Catering, we create elevated culinary experiences through thoughtful preparation, precision, and teamwork. As a full-time, hourly Sous Chef in our Commissary, you’ll play a key role in supporting daily production, large-scale catering, and special events.
 
This is a hands-on, full-time opportunity ideal for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen, working side-by-side with the team, and building leadership experience in a fast-paced culinary environment. You’ll partner closely with the Executive Chef and Senior Sous Chef to keep operations running smoothly while helping develop team members and maintain high standards.
 
If you’re looking for a steady, full-time role with growth potential and consistent hours, we’d love to meet you.
 
What You’ll Do
  • Support and participate in daily food production, ensuring quality, consistency, and presentation standards are met
  • Help oversee assigned production areas and step into different kitchen stations as needed
  • Contribute to catering and event execution, including prep, service, and timely delivery
  • Collaborate with leadership on menu planning, ordering, and inventory management
  • Guide and support cooks and prep cooks to ensure an efficient workflow
  • Maintain consistency across recipes, preparation techniques, and plating
  • Step into a leadership role as needed to support kitchen operations
  • Monitor food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization
  • Support team development through hands-on coaching and training
  • Foster a collaborative, team-oriented kitchen environment

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in a professional kitchen, catering, or high-volume foodservice environment
  • Comfort balancing hands-on production with team support
  • Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
  • Strong organization and attention to detail
  • Clear communication and a collaborative mindset
  • Interest in growing within a stable, full-time role
  • ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

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: 1543546

Wolfgang Puck Catering 

Michael Abbey 

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