Executive Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 Other Forms of Compensation: 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. 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. Job Summary The Executive Sous Chef, Asian & Sushi Focus plays a hands‑on leadership role in a full‑scratch, high‑volume café and catering program, supporting daily culinary execution Monday through Friday. This role brings deep experience in Asian cuisine and sushi preparation, partnering closely with the Executive Chef and operations teams to deliver fresh, high‑quality food at scale. The Executive Sous Chef helps drive consistency, creativity, and operational excellence across café service and catered events while fostering a collaborative and inclusive kitchen culture. Key Responsibilities Support daily culinary operations for a high‑volume, full‑scratch café and catering program with a strong focus on Asian cuisine and sushi Lead hands‑on preparation and execution of sushi offerings, including knife work, rice preparation, rolling, and presentation Partner with the Executive Chef to develop and execute menus that balance authenticity, quality, speed, and consistency Oversee production and service for café meals and catered meetings and events, ensuring smooth and organized execution Coach and support culinary team members through clear communication, training, and example‑driven leadership Help ensure food quality, taste, freshness, and presentation consistently meet established standards Maintain food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety practices, particularly as they relate to raw fish handling and sushi production Support inventory management, ordering, and proper storage of ingredients, including seafood and specialty products Assist with scheduling, onboarding, and ongoing development of kitchen team members Collaborate with operations and service partners to support overall program readiness and a positive guest experience What We’re Looking For Experience supporting culinary operations in a full‑scratch, high‑volume kitchen environment Hands‑on experience preparing sushi, including raw fish handling, knife skills, and sushi production techniques Background in Asian cuisine with the ability to execute dishes consistently at scale A collaborative leadership style that supports learning, engagement, and accountability Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities during service Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and best practices related to sushi and raw seafood Prior professional experience preparing sushi in a restaurant, café, catering, or workplace dining environment Demonstrated knowledge of proper sushi rice preparation, fish handling, and presentation standards Experience in workplace dining, corporate dining, or large‑scale food service environments Experience supporting catered events alongside daily café operations Culinary training or degree, or equivalent hands‑on experience Familiarity with inventory management and food cost awareness for specialty ingredients 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) Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: 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. Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drugfree workplace. 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. Req ID: 1527205 Michael Abbey [[req_classification]] #J-18808-Ljbffr Wolfgang Puck Catering