Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

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

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Descripción de la vacante

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead daily food production for luxury catering, corporate events, and high-profile client engagements in Los Angeles. You'll work with senior culinary leaders to translate menus into flawless execution across premiere events.

This role offers mentorship, growth opportunities, and exposure to large-scale operations with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Experience in culinary leadership roles (Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager).
• Background in full-service restaurants, fine dining, upscale dining, hotels or resorts.
• Interest in catering, event dining and large-scale operations.
• Ability to lead by example and support a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in fast-paced environments.
• Understanding of food quality standards, production execution and safety.

Responsabilidades

• Support daily food production for catered events, corporate dining programs, and special culinary experiences.
• Partner with Executive Chefs and culinary leadership to execute menus with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Lead and support kitchen team members during production and service periods.
• Assist with planning and coordinating event-related food preparation and execution.
• Ensure all dishes meet Wolfgang Puck Catering standards for presentation, flavor, and guest experience.
• Help manage inventory, product rotation, ordering, and waste reduction efforts.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards at all times.
• Contribute ideas that improve kitchen efficiency, teamwork, and overall culinary excellence.
• Support onsite event execution as needed, gaining exposure to a variety of event formats and client experiences.

Conocimientos

Sous Chef

Kitchen leadership

Fine dining

Hospitality experience

Team leadership

Descripción del empleo

$80,000 - $95,000

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.

"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

As a Sous Chef with Wolfgang Puck Catering, you'll play an essential role in bringing exceptional culinary experiences to life across premier catered events, corporate dining programs, and high-profile client engagements throughout Los Angeles. This opportunity is ideal for chefs who have built a strong foundation in restaurant kitchens and are interested in expanding their experience into the world of luxury catering, large-scale events, and off-premise dining. You'll work alongside experienced culinary leaders, develop new skills in event execution and production planning, and help deliver the creativity and quality that define the Wolfgang Puck brand.

What You'll Do

• Support daily food production for catered events, corporate dining programs, and special culinary experiences.
• Partner with Executive Chefs and culinary leadership to execute menus with consistency, quality, and attention to detail.
• Lead and support kitchen team members during production and service periods.
• Assist with planning and coordinating event-related food preparation and execution.
• Ensure all dishes meet Wolfgang Puck Catering standards for presentation, flavor, and guest experience.
• Help manage inventory, product rotation, ordering, and waste reduction efforts.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards at all times.
• Contribute ideas that improve kitchen efficiency, teamwork, and overall culinary excellence.
• Support onsite event execution as needed, gaining exposure to a variety of event formats and client experiences.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, Lead Line Cook, Kitchen Manager, or similar culinary leadership role.
• Background in full-service restaurants, fine dining, upscale casual dining, hotels, resorts, or related hospitality environments.
• Interest in learning and growing within catering, event dining, and large-scale culinary operations.
• Ability to lead by example and support a collaborative kitchen culture.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of food quality standards, kitchen operations, and production execution.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and guest satisfaction.
• Flexibility to support a variety of events, schedules, and business needs.

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.

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

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