Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Mentorship & Catering Excellence

Compass Group USA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

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 contributes to a dynamic food program with 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 in high-volume settings.
• Leadership or supervisory experience with coaching and team development.
• Strong culinary knowledge and awareness of current trends.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Experience with production planning, ordering, inventory management, and food cost awareness.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures.
• Customer-facing hospitality mindset and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and culinary management systems.
• Approximately five or more years of culinary experience in leadership roles.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Chef to support daily cafe, catering, and back-of-house operations.
• Coordinate food preparation, production, and service while upholding quality standards.
• Assist with menu planning, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation aligned with client preferences.
• Support rollout of new menus and promotional programs with culinary and marketing teams.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented, and served to company standards for guest experience.
• Lead by example through coaching, training, and developing culinary team members.
• Create production sheets and optimize kitchen workflows.
• Collaborate with front-of-house and catering teams for seamless event execution.
• Assist with purchasing, inventory management, and food cost control initiatives.
• Help manage labor efficiency, waste reduction, and overall operational performance.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health department regulations.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment focused on hospitality.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring team

Culinary knowledge

Communication skills

HACCP knowledge

Tools

MS 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 contributes to a dynamic food program with 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.