Executive Sous Chef

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. 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. "I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far." — 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 As an Executive Sous Chef with Wolfgang Puck Catering at our LA Commissary, you will play a critical leadership role at the heart of our culinary operations. This position oversees large-scale food production supporting high-profile events and corporate accounts, ensuring every dish is executed with precision, consistency, and care. The Executive Sous Chef leads daily production planning and execution, guiding a skilled culinary team while upholding Wolfgang Puck Catering’s standards for quality, food safety, and operational excellence. This is an ideal role for a hands‑on culinary leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, production-driven environment. Responsibilities Plan, direct, and coordinate daily production activities to ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality preparation and delivery of finished food products Lead and support production teams while maintaining a safe, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment Ensure all food is prepared in accordance with company programs, standardized recipes, and quality guidelines Monitor workflow, staffing, and production schedules to meet volume demands and deadlines Partner with culinary and operations leadership to maintain consistency and continuous improvement Support additional operational needs as assigned Qualifications Culinary degree preferred or equivalent professional experience 3–5 years of culinary management experience in high-volume or production environments Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage production teams Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Desire to grow with an industry-leading hospitality and catering organization Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA 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 Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Personal Leave Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr