Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

Other Forms of Compensation :

Pay Grade : 11

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.

I can have the best food, but if we don’t have good people, it won’t get you very far."

Job Summary

As a Sous Chef at Wolfgang Puck Catering's Union Station Commissary in Dallas, you will play a pivotal role in the culinary success of our catering and multiple accounts across the city.

This position offers a unique opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance while assisting in all aspects of the food program.

You will oversee culinary operations, including planning, ordering, inventory management, and food preparation. Your responsibilities include upholding the client's culture and guidelines, adhering to Health Department regulations, and meeting company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation.

Additionally, you will inspire, train, and lead the back-of-house team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences that satisfy customers, clients, and management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Collaborate in planning and creating menus.
• Implement new culinary programs alongside the marketing and culinary teams.
• Manage cost controls and monitor expenditures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of related culinary experience, including 1 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, corporate dining, education, military, health care, or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends, focusing on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Strong supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly with MS Office products including Excel.

Apply to Wolfgang Puck today!

Wolfgang Puck Catering is a member of Compass Group USA

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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
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site / state)
• 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.

Req ID : 1340654

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Michael Abbey

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