Senior Sous Chef

Compass Group USA

Mountain View (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in California seeks a Senior Sous Chef, Commissary Operations, to lead culinary production for a corporate dining account and special events within a centralized commissary. You will partner with the Executive Chef and account-level teams to drive food quality, consistency, and efficiency at scale, mentoring staff and ensuring safety, cost control, and on-time delivery.

This role emphasizes culinary excellence, mentorship, and the ability to manage high-volume production

Qualifications

Experience leading culinary operations within commissary or production kitchens.
Strong understanding of high-volume food production and batch cooking.
Experience coordinating multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Ability to lead and coach culinary teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Support daily culinary operations in the commissary, ensuring high standards of quality and safety.
Lead production, packaging, and distribution for corporate accounts and catering events.
Collaborate with Executive Chefs to execute menus and schedules.
Supervise team members, coach, and develop staff.
Manage production timelines and logistics for on-time delivery to clients.
Monitor inventory and assist with purchasing and rotation.
Support cost-control initiatives and waste reduction.
Maintain HACCP compliance and company standards.
Collaborate on new menu items and operational improvements.
Assist with large-scale catering production and events.
Foster a positive, inclusive team culture.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume production

Staff coaching

Food safety knowledge

Inventory management

Cost control

Production planning

Organization

Education

Culinary Arts degree or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Production systems

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."

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

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.

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.