Catering Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Bentonville (AR)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a passionate and collaborative Catering Sous Chef to support culinary operations at the Crystal Bridges Museum and AWE Campus. This role oversees food preparation, quality standards, inventory and kitchen operations for over 500 events annually, both on-site and off-site.

You will work with culinary leadership, develop menus, mentor staff, ensure ServSafe compliance, and help deliver exceptional dining experiences through creativity and hospitality.

Qualifications

Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training.
3+ years in catering, hospitality, or large-scale events.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe handling.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with menu development and cost controls.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute high-quality catered events.
Develop menus and suggest enhancements aligned with trends.
Improve kitchen procedures and workflows with leadership.
Ensure compliance with food safety and ServSafe standards.
Oversee inventory, purchasing, and receiving processes.
Monitor food quality, presentation, and portions.
Support sourcing of local and seasonal products.
Mentor culinary team and foster continuous improvement.
Collaborate across culinary and hospitality operations.
Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu development

Food safety

Leadership

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Inventory management software

ServSafe

Job description

Other Forms of Compensation:

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.

Salary: $55,000 -$65,000

"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.

Job Summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a passionate and collaborative Catering Sous Chef to support culinary operations at the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum and AWE Campus. This role plays an important part in delivering exceptional dining experiences across both on-premise and off-premise events, with more than 500 events hosted annually.

As a Catering Sous Chef, you will work closely with culinary leadership to oversee food preparation, quality standards, inventory management, and kitchen operations. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic culinary team that values creativity, hospitality, innovation, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Support the planning, preparation, and execution of high-quality catered events and daily culinary operations.
Assist in the development of menus and provide recommendations for menu enhancements that align with guest expectations and current culinary trends.
Partner with culinary leadership to identify and implement improvements in kitchen procedures, workflows, and production practices.
Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for guests and team members.
Oversee inventory management, purchasing, ordering, and receiving processes to support operational efficiency and cost control.
Monitor food quality, presentation, consistency, and portion standards across all events and service periods.
Support sourcing initiatives that prioritize local and seasonal products whenever possible.
Collaborate with team members across culinary and hospitality operations to deliver memorable guest experiences.
Assist with training and mentoring culinary team members, helping foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the operation.

What We're Looking For

Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training.
Experience working in professional culinary environments with a focus on quality, execution, and guest satisfaction.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
Approximately 3 plus years of culinary experience in catering, hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or event operations.
Experience supporting large-scale production and high-volume catering events.
Understanding of menu development, purchasing, inventory management, and food cost control practices.
Familiarity with current food and catering trends, with a commitment to quality, creativity, and presentation.
Interest in working with an industry-leading culinary and hospitality organization.

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.