What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Sous Chef position at Wolfgang Puck Catering?
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Salary: $60,000 - $80,000
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.
"The most important thing in life, whatever you do, has to be passion." Wolfgang Puck
Success on our team starts with our culture:
Job Summary
Are you ready to launch your culinary career into orbit? Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking an Senior Sous Chef to join our stellar team at the Houston Space Center! This isn't just any kitchen-it's a culinary playground where you can experiment with liquid nitrogen at action stations and create out-of-this-world dishes that are as tasty as they are innovative. If you have a passion for creativity and excellence, we want you to be the right hand of our Executive Chef.
Key Responsibilities:
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.
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: 1418840
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
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Salary: $60,000 - $80,000
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.
"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.
Job Summary
Are you ready to launch your culinary career into orbit? Wolfgang Puck Catering is seeking an Senior Sous Chef to join our stellar team at the Houston Space Center! This isn't just any kitchen-it's a culinary playground where you can experiment with liquid nitrogen at action stations and create out-of-this-world dishes that are as tasty as they are innovative. If you have a passion for creativity and excellence, we want you to be the right hand of our Executive Chef.
Key Responsibilities:
- Craft and present high-quality, creative dishes in a cost-effective manner.
- Assist in planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
- Support cost control management and expenditure oversight.
- Launch new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.
- Supervise and ensure the cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of the kitchen.
- Motivate, train, and develop back-of-house employees to achieve operational goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- 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 various kitchen positions and stations.
- Ability to think on your feet and create, produce, and serve on the fly.
- Knowledge of food cost management and quality identification.
- Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the internet.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
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)
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: 1418840
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Michael Abbey
[[req_classification]]
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
