Senior Sous Chef
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
Other Forms of Compensation:
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
The Senior Sous Chef supports and oversees the daily operations of a high-volume Corporate Dining Account, including a lively cafe and on-site and off-site catering programs. This role partners closely with the Executive Chef to ensure consistent quality, efficient operations, and the successful execution of both café service and catered events. The Senior Sous Chef plays a key leadership role, stepping in for the Executive Chef as needed, while guiding and developing the culinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Chef in leading all aspects of culinary operations, including production, quality, and presentation.
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen management and serve as acting chef in the Executive Chef’s absence.
- Mentor and train sous chefs and hourly culinarians, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
- Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, new program rollouts, and seasonal offerings.
- Lead and execute on-site and off-site catering events, maintaining creativity, precision, and client satisfaction.
- Monitor purchasing, inventory, and cost control measures to achieve financial goals.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
- Foster strong client and guest relationships through high-quality service and responsiveness.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.
- Progressive leadership experience in culinary management, ideally in corporate dining or high-volume foodservice.
- Strong background in catering execution and daily foodservice operations.
- Extensive knowledge of culinary trends, cost controls, sanitation, and presentation standards.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and empower diverse culinary teams.
- Strong computer and organizational skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- ServSafe certification strongly preferred.
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: 1456653
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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Nearest Major Market: San Diego
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