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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.\n\"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far.\" - Wolfgang Puck\nSuccess on our team starts with our culture:\nWe have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.\nA FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats. \nOur services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.\nWe are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to. \nWe 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.\nWe bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy). \nCollaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.\n“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”\nJob Summary\nAt Wolfgang Puck Catering, we create memorable dining experiences through exceptional food, hospitality, and innovation. As a Sous Chef, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day culinary operations of a corporate dining account while helping deliver outstanding catering and event experiences.\nWorking closely with the Executive Chef, you will contribute to menu development, culinary execution, team leadership, and operational excellence. This role is ideal for a culinary professional who enjoys a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is passionate about creating high-quality food experiences for guests and clients.\nKey Responsibilities\nPartner with the Executive Chef to support daily culinary operations and ensure consistent food quality and presentation.\nAssist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal offerings that reflect client preferences and industry trends.\nPrepare, cook, and oversee the production of a wide variety of menu items.\nSupport catering and special event execution, ensuring exceptional guest experiences.\nHelp manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste-reduction initiatives.\nMaintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and workplace cleanliness.\nProvide guidance, coaching, and support to culinary team members to encourage engagement and development.\nCollaborate with culinary, operations, and marketing teams to introduce new programs, concepts, and dining experiences.\nAssist in monitoring operational performance and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.\nParticipate in client feedback and satisfaction initiatives to help enhance the overall dining experience.\nWhat We're Looking For\nAssociate degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.\nExperience in culinary operations, kitchen leadership, or foodservice management.\nCatering, banquet, or event culinary experience is welcomed.\nExperience working in high-volume foodservice environments is preferred.\nKnowledge of food production, menu planning, food safety, sanitation, and cost management practices.\nFamiliarity with institutional, commissary, or batch cooking environments is beneficial.\nPassion for culinary innovation, hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.\nStrong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.\nCollaborative communication skills with a focus on teamwork, coaching, and relationship building.\nComfort using technology, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, email, and internet-based applications.\nWillingness to participate in client engagement and satisfaction programs.\nServSafe Certification or the ability to obtain certification.\nExperience supporting corporate dining, hospitality, catering, or events operations.\nKnowledge of current culinary, sustainability, and foodservice trends.\nExperience contributing to menu innovation and special event execution.\nApply to Wolfgang Puck Catering today!\nWolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA\nClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story\nCompass 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, nationalorigin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.\nQualified 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.\nCertain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/\nAssociates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.\nMedical\nDental\nVision\nLife Insurance/ AD\nDisability Insurance\nRetirement Plan\nPaid Time Off\nPaid Parental Leave\nHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)\nPersonal Leave\nAssociate Shopping Program\nHealth and Wellness Programs\nDiscount Marketplace\nIdentity Theft Protection\nPet Insurance\nCommuter Benefits\nEmployee Assistance Program\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)\nWolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.\nAssociates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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