Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team for Corporate Dining

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

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.