Sous Chef, Perot Cafe

Wolfgang Puck Catering

Salary : $60,000 - $75,000

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."

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

Join our culinary team at Perot Café with Wolfgang Puck Catering and elevate your passion for food to new heights! We are seeking a talented Sous Chef who is ready to bring their creativity and expertise to the table.

As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with our Executive Chef to create unforgettable dining experiences, utilizing the finest ingredients and innovative techniques.

From crafting exquisite dishes to leading a team with precision and flair, this role offers the opportunity to showcase your culinary prowess in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

If you have a flair for flavor and a dedication to culinary excellence, we invite you to join us on our journey to redefine dining excellence.

Working as the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility.

You will assist in the supervision, preparation, and cooking of various food items, developing daily menu items and their preparation and garnishment.

You may supervise hourly associates and you work with Executive Chef / Chef to develop new menus and assist with ordering.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, entrepreneurial Culinary professional.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assists the Executive Chef with managing cost controls and control expenditures for the account
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and creating menus
• Produces and execute catering events
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with Company marketing and culinary team

Preferred Qualifications :

• A.S. or equivalent experience
• Some progressive culinary / kitchen management experience, depending upon formal degree or training
• Catering experience a plus
• High volume, complex foodservice operations experience - highly desirable
• Institutional and batch cooking experiences helpful
• Comprehensive knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Must be willing to participate in client satisfaction programs / activities
• ServSafe certified - highly desirable
30+ days ago