Catering Sous Chef - Compass Group, North America

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000


Other Forms of Compensation:


Pay Grade: 12





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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9-oBrENwdQ)





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



As the Catering Sous Chef, you’ll play a key role in the culinary success of a dynamic corporate dining account. Working closely with the Executive Chef, you'll oversee the Catering Culinary Department, manage food preparation and cooking, and develop fresh, daily menu items. You'll lead hourly team members, assist in menu innovation, and help manage inventory and ordering. This role is ideal for a driven, creative culinary professional ready to contribute to an entrepreneurial environment.


Key Responsibilities:



+ Support the Executive Chef in managing cost controls and budget oversight for the account.


+ Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu planning and creation.


+ Lead the production and execution of catering events.


+ Implement new culinary programs in partnership with company marketing and culinary teams.



Preferred Qualifications:



+ Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.


+ Progressive experience in culinary or kitchen management.


+ Background in catering preferred.


+ Experience in high-volume, complex foodservice operations is highly desirable.


+ Institutional and batch cooking experience beneficial.


+ Strong knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, cost control, and presentation.


+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and Internet.


+ Commitment to client satisfaction programs and activities.


+ ServSafe certification is highly desirable.






Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!


Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA


Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)





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.





Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.



+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Paid Time Off


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ 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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_WPC.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.


Req ID: 1367915


Wolfgang Puck Catering


Michael Abbey


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