Sous Chef - Join the Team!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a renowned culinary company known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in the hospitality and catering industry. As a part of Compass Group USA, Wolfgang Puck Catering inherits a rich legacy of delivering top-tier culinary experiences that blend creativity with exceptional service. The company is dedicated to recruiting individuals who are passionate about hospitality-driven experiences, come from diverse backgrounds, and possess a welcoming spirit. They emphasize developing mentoring and career-building opportunities through a talent pipeline that enables internal promotions. Wolfgang Puck Catering fosters a culture rooted in passion, flexibility, concierge mentality, problem-solving, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit to ensure that clients and guests receive memorable and personalized experiences. The company values a strong team dynamic where employees are partners in delivering outstanding business solutions while embracing innovation and openness to new ideas. Wolfgang Puck Catering's ultimate goal centers around cultivating the next generation of talent and partnerships while maintaining superior service quality and culinary standards. The role of Sous Chef at Wolfgang Puck Catering, located at the prestigious PIMCO facility in Newport Beach, offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing daily culinary operations, ensuring that dishes are prepared with consistent quality and reflect the fresh, seasonal, and scratch-made approach that Wolfgang Puck is famous for. This position demands exceptional culinary skills, leadership acumen, and an ability to inspire and develop a team of cooks. Key responsibilities include managing meal preparation for breakfast, lunch, and catering events while maintaining compliance with food, labor, and safety standards. The Sous Chef also plays a vital role in menu innovation and aligning the offerings with the distinguished culinary style and the corporate culture at PIMCO. The position is full-time and offers a competitive salary range from $70,000 to $80,000, reflecting the seniority and expertise required. Wolfgang Puck Catering emphasizes work-life balance with a Monday through Friday schedule featuring early shifts and no night or weekend work, making it an ideal role for culinary professionals seeking stability alongside creative culinary challenges. The company culture promotes passion for hospitality, a flexible mindset, problem-solving abilities, and entrepreneurial drive, making this role more than just a job but a career path dedicated to continuous growth and excellence. Working at Wolfgang Puck Catering provides access to a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision care, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and various wellness programs. These offerings support employee wellbeing while fostering a supportive work environment. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring all employees can thrive regardless of background or personal characteristics.

• Minimum 3 years of culinary leadership experience
• Proven experience in full-scratch cooking and event catering
• ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety certification
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work early-morning shifts
• Passion for hospitality and teamwork
• Ability to maintain compliance with food, labor, and safety regulations