Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

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 collaborative and passionate Sous Chef to support a high-profile technology client in Austin. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic food program that includes a busy café, catering services, and hospitality experiences designed to deliver restaurant-quality dining in a corporate environment.

As Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting culinary operations within restaurants, catering, corporate dining, hotels, hospitality venues.
• Leadership or supervisory experience with a passion for coaching and team development.
• Strong culinary knowledge with an understanding of current food trends, seasonal ingredients, and presentation standards.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and service excellence.
• Experience with production planning, ordering, inventory management, and food cost awareness.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic culinary management systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to support the daily operation of the café, catering program, and back-of-house culinary team.
• Coordinate and participate in food preparation, production, and service while maintaining consistency and quality standards.
• Assist with menu planning, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation that aligns with client preferences and operational goals.
• Support the successful rollout of new menus, culinary initiatives, and promotional programs in collaboration with culinary and marketing teams.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served according to company standards for quality, freshness, and guest experience.
• Lead by example while coaching, training, and developing culinary team members.
• Create and distribute production sheets and support efficient kitchen workflows.
• Partner with front-of-house and catering teams to ensure seamless execution of meetings, events, and special functions.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary knowledge

Communication skills

Hospitality mindset

Attention to detail

Education

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Culinary management systems

Job description

Other Forms of Compensation:

Salary: $65,000 - $70,000

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.

• 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 dont have good people, it wont get you very far."

Job Summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a collaborative and passionate Sous Chef to support a high-profile technology client in Austin. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic food program that includes a busy café, catering services, and hospitality experiences designed to deliver restaurant-quality dining in a corporate environment.

As Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality, operational excellence, and a positive team culture. You'll play an important role in daily kitchen operations, menu execution, catering support, team development, and maintaining the high culinary standards that define the Wolfgang Puck Catering experience.

This position is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, mentoring team members, and creating memorable dining experiences for guests and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to support the daily operation of the café, catering program, and back-of-house culinary team.


• Coordinate and participate in food preparation, production, and service while maintaining consistency and quality standards.


• Assist with menu planning, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation that aligns with client preferences and operational goals.


• Support the successful rollout of new menus, culinary initiatives, and promotional programs in collaboration with culinary and marketing teams.


• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served according to company standards for quality, freshness, and guest experience.


• Lead by example while coaching, training, and developing culinary team members.


• Create and distribute production sheets and support efficient kitchen workflows.


• Partner with front-of-house and catering teams to ensure seamless execution of meetings, events, and special functions.


• Assist with purchasing, inventory management, and food cost control initiatives.


• Help manage labor efficiency, waste reduction, and overall operational performance.


• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department regulations.


• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment centered on hospitality and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Experience supporting culinary operations within restaurants, catering, corporate dining, hotels, hospitality venues, or other quality-focused foodservice environments.


• Previous leadership or supervisory experience with a passion for coaching and team development.


• Strong culinary knowledge with an understanding of current food trends, seasonal ingredients, and presentation standards.


• Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and service excellence.


• Experience with production planning, ordering, inventory management, and food cost awareness.


• Strong communication and organizational skills.


• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.


• Comfort working in a client-facing environment where hospitality and professionalism are highly valued.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic culinary management systems.


• Approximately five or more years of culinary experience, including experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.


• Experience supporting workplace dining, corporate catering, or high-volume café operations.


• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification preferred.


• Experience delivering high-quality food and hospitality services in fast-paced environments.

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, copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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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.

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