Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

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Pay Grade: 13

Wolfgang Puck Catering is committed to recruiting individuals who express an interest in and passion for hospitality-driven experiences; who come from diverse backgrounds, are open-minded and curious about our clients and guests; and, most of all, who possess a welcoming smile and spirit. Our ultimate goal is to develop mentoring and career building opportunities through a talent pipeline that allows us to promote from within.

"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

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.

“I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far.”

Job Summary

The Executive Sous Chef plays a hands‑on leadership role in a full‑scratch, high‑volume café and catering program, supporting daily culinary execution at a high-end technology client. This is a Monday-through-Friday role. Partnering closely with the Executive Chef and operations teams, this role helps drive consistency, quality, and creativity while delivering fresh, thoughtfully prepared food at scale. The Executive Sous Chef contributes to a collaborative kitchen culture, supports team development, and helps ensure culinary standards are met across both café service and catered events.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily culinary operations for a high‑volume, full‑scratch café and catering program
Partner with the Executive Chef to plan menus, manage production, and execute service across multiple meal periods and events
Lead and support kitchen teams through hands‑on coaching, clear communication, and consistent standards
Help ensure food quality, presentation, taste, and portioning meet established expectations
Oversee food preparation and service for catered meetings and events, ensuring timely and organized execution
Support inventory management, ordering, and proper storage to minimize waste and support cost controls
Promote food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety practices in alignment with company and regulatory standards
Assist with scheduling, training, and onboarding of culinary team members
Contribute ideas that support menu variety, seasonal offerings, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with operations and service partners to support overall program readiness and guest experience

What We’re Looking For

Experience supporting culinary operations in a full‑scratch, high‑volume kitchen environment
Background in café and/or catering production with the ability to balance speed, quality, and consistency
A collaborative leadership approach that supports team engagement and development
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities during service
Comfort working in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen best practices
Experience in workplace dining, corporate dining, or large‑scale food service environments
Prior experience supporting catered events and high‑volume service
Culinary training or degree, or equivalent hands‑on experience
Familiarity with inventory management and food cost awareness

Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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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.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
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)

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Req ID: 1527204

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Michael Abbey

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