Senior Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead commissary operations for a corporate dining program and high-profile events. You will mentor teams, ensure consistency, speed, and quality in a central kitchen environment.

Collaborate with Executive Chefs to design menus, manage production schedules, and drive process improvements while upholding food safety standards and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary operations in commissary or high-volume kitchens.
• Strong understanding of batch cooking and recipe execution.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations in a centralized commissary.
• Oversee production, packaging, and distribution for corporate dining & events.
• Collaborate with Executive Chefs to execute menus and schedules.
• Coach and develop culinary team members.

Skills

High-volume production

Culinary leadership

Menu execution

Coaching & mentoring

Food safety & HACCP

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Production systems

Job description

$90,000 - $98,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package

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.

Position Title: Senior Sous Chef

"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." - Wolfgang Puck

• 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

At Wolfgang Puck Catering, culinary excellence begins long before service. As the Senior Sous Chef, Commissary Operations, you will play a key leadership role in supporting a corporate dining account, catering programs, and special events through the production and coordination of high-quality food prepared within a centralized commissary environment.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, culinary leadership team, and account-level chefs, you will help drive consistency, efficiency, food quality, and innovation across the operation. This position is ideal for a culinary professional who thrives in high-volume production, enjoys mentoring teams, and is passionate about delivering exceptional food experiences at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily culinary operations of the commissary, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and consistency.
• Lead the preparation, production, packaging, and distribution of food items for corporate dining accounts, catering events, and special programs.
• Partner with Executive Chefs and account-level culinary teams to execute menus, recipes, and production schedules.
• Assist in supervising culinary team members, providing coaching, training, and ongoing development support.
• Help manage food production timelines and logistics to ensure timely and accurate delivery to client locations.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and product rotation activities.
• Support cost-control initiatives through effective production planning, waste reduction, and efficient use of resources.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and company standards.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to introduce new menu items, recipes, and operational improvements.
• Assist with large-scale catering production and high-profile event support as business needs require.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and team-focused workplace culture.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading culinary operations within a commissary, production kitchen, corporate dining, catering, hospitality, restaurant, hotel, or foodservice environment.
• Strong understanding of high-volume food production, batch cooking, recipe execution, and quality control.
• Experience coordinating multiple priorities while maintaining consistency and attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and support teams through collaboration, communication, and hands-on coaching.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory management, and production planning practices.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for culinary excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional guest experiences through operational support.
• Comfortable utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, production systems, and other technology tools.
• Degree in Culinary Arts or related field, or equivalent combination of education and culinary experience.
• Experience working in centralized production kitchens, commissaries, high-volume catering, or multi-unit foodservice operations.
• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety credentials.
• Experience with large-scale event production and logistics coordination.
• Familiarity with food cost management, purchasing, and inventory control processes.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and large-scale production best practices.

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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