Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the Culinary Department at a Los Angeles facility. You will assist in supervising, preparing, and cooking menu items, and help develop daily specials while coordinating with the Executive Chef on ordering and menu evolution.

The role targets energetic, entrepreneurial culinary professionals with strong leadership and cost-control capabilities, in a fast-paced catering environment.

Qualifications

A.S. or equivalent experience.
Catering and high-volume foodservice management experience.
Catering experience a plus.
Institutional and batch cooking experience.
Knowledge of food trends, sanitation and food cost controls.
Computers: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, email, Internet.

Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and expenditures.
Assists with planning and creating menus.
Produces and executes catering events.
Rolls out new culinary programs with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Catering experience

High-volume operations

Sanitation & cost controls

Menu development

Client satisfaction programs

Computers (MS Office)

ServSafe certification

Education

Associates degree (A.S.)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Other Forms of Compensation

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.

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Position Title: Sous Chef

Salary: $71,000 - $75,000

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

\"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

Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility. You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment. You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef/Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities

Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
Produces and execute catering events
Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

A.S. or equivalent experience
Some progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
Catering experience a plus
High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs/activities
ServSafe certified - highly desirable

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.