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Executive Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Salary : $75,000 - $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

Success on our team starts with our culture :

  • We have Wolfgangs 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 dont have to.
  • We curate company and partner resources to bring our clients 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 dont have good people, it wont get you very far.

Job Summary

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations for a corporate dining account while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. You will prepare or direct the preparation of meals in accordance with corporate programs and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Assists Executive Chef to assure compliance with all sanitation, ServSafe, safety, production, and merchandising requirements
  • Motivates, trains, develops and directs the back of house employees to accomplish the objectives of the operation to the satisfaction of the customers, clients, and sectors
  • Ensures that high quality food items are creatively prepared and presented in a cost effective manner
  • Assists in all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation
  • Supports the management of cost controls and control expenditures for the account
  • Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary teams
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications :

  • B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts, Food Services Technology / Management / or related field; or A.O.S. Degree in Culinary Arts with additional specialized training
  • 3-5 years of relevant culinary experience
  • Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations
  • Ability to think on their feet, as well as create, produce, and serve on the fly
  • Knowledge of food cost and how it pertains to a kitchen, product and quality identification
  • Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and oral / written communication skills
  • Applied food service sanitation certification, SERVSAFE, and / or HACCP federal guideline certification
  • Demonstrated understanding of current culinary market / trends and creative food presentation preferred
  • Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!

    Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

    Click here to Learn More about the Compass 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
  • 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 for paid time off benefits information.

    Req ID : 1403623

    Wolfgang Puck Catering

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    Salary : $75,000 - $80,000

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