Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering

South San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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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

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 Sous Chef to support culinary operations across a commissary kitchen and client locations in California. You will prepare high-quality, scratch-made meals for corporate dining, catering, and events while maintaining efficient kitchen operations and an exceptional guest experience.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will lead food production, daily service, and client-facing hospitality in a fast-paced environment, contributing to menu development and

Qualifications

Progressive culinary experience in corporate dining, hospitality, catering, restaurant, hotel, or high-volume foodservice environments.
Experience with scratch cooking and large-scale food production.
Corporate dining and catering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef with the daily operation of culinary programs at both the commissary kitchen and client location.
Prepare and execute scratch-made menu offerings for corporate dining, catering, and off-premise events.
Support food production, preparation, presentation, and service while maintaining quality and consistency standards.
Assist with catering and special event execution, including setup, service, and breakdown.
Engage professionally with clients, guests, and stakeholders during service and events to create an exceptional guest experience.
Train, coach, and support hourly culinary team members and provide input on new recipes.

Skills

Culinary experience

Scratch cooking

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Other Forms of Compensation

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000

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.

"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

As Sous Chef, you will support culinary operations across a commissary kitchen and a premier financial services client location. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality, scratch-made meals for corporate dining, catering, and special events while helping maintain efficient kitchen operations, exceptional food quality, and a welcoming hospitality experience.

Working closely with the Executive Chef, you will support food production, daily service, catering execution, team development, and client-facing hospitality in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working behind the scenes in the kitchen and interacting with clients, guests, and leadership to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Chef with the daily operation of culinary programs at both the commissary kitchen and client location.
Prepare and execute scratch-made menu offerings for corporate dining, catering, and off-premise events.
Support food production, preparation, presentation, and service while maintaining quality and consistency standards.
Assist with catering and special event execution, including setup, service, and breakdown.
Engage professionally with clients, guests, and stakeholders during service, events, and hospitality functions, helping create an exceptional guest experience.
Support front-of-house operations as needed and serve as a culinary ambassador for the program.
Help train, coach, and support hourly culinary team members.
Support menu implementation and provide input on new recipes and seasonal offerings.
Maintain inventory controls, product rotation, receiving, and storage procedures.
Assist with ordering and managing food and supply inventories.
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
Collaborate with commissary and onsite teams to ensure successful daily operations and event execution.
Support executive meetings, hospitality functions, and VIP events as needed.

What We're Looking For

Progressive culinary experience in corporate dining, hospitality, catering, restaurant, hotel, or high-volume foodservice environments.
Experience with scratch cooking and large-scale food production.
Corporate dining and catering experience preferred.
Comfortable working in both back-of-house and front-of-house environments.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients, executives, and guests.
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices.
Understanding of inventory management and food cost awareness.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest and client experiences.
ServSafe Certification preferred.

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.