Catering Sous Chef

Compass Group USA; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

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 is involved in delivering exceptional dining experiences across on-premise and off-premise events, with more than 500 events hosted annually.

As a Catering Sous Chef, you will work with culinary leadership to oversee food preparation, quality standards, inventory management, and kitchen operations, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent formal culinary training.
• Experience in professional culinary environments focusing on quality and guest satisfaction.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and safe handling practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Approximately 3+ 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 Compass Group USA.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of high-quality catered events and daily culinary operations.
• Assist in menu development 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.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food safety

Fast-paced environment

Menu development

High-volume events

Team mentorship

Guest satisfaction

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

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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.

"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.

"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 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.

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• 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, paid time off benefits information.