Sous Chef | Lead Culinary Team, Menu Innovation, Mon-Fri

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

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)

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for a high-profile technology client environment. You will ensure food quality, presentation, and service excellence while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

This role offers a stable Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends, opportunities to mentor others, develop menus, manage production, uphold safety, and drive innovation in dining programs.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and coaching abilities in a kitchen setting.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with culinary teams and clients.
• Knowledge of culinary techniques, production methods, and kitchen operations.
• Experience in high-volume food service environments and cost-conscious decision making.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall success of the culinary program and daily kitchen operations.
• Coordinate and participate in the preparation and cooking of a variety of menu items.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe execution, and culinary innovation initiatives.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop a team of approximately 15-20 back‑of‑house associates.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client expectations, and local health department regulations.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory management, ordering, and product receiving.
• Monitor food quality, freshness, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Support labor management, food cost controls, and budget-conscious decision‑making.
• Create and distribute production schedules and production sheets to ensure efficient operations.
• Foster a workplace culture centered on teamwork, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Support ongoing safety, sanitation, and food handling practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Menu planning

Food safety

Communication

Excel

ServSafe

Tools

Excel

ServSafe

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations for a high-profile technology client environment. You will ensure food quality, presentation, and service excellence while fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

This role offers a stable Monday–Friday schedule with occasional weekends, opportunities to mentor others, develop menus, manage production, uphold safety, and drive innovation in dining programs.