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Sous Chef

Wolfgang Puck Catering • Houston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :   $75,000 - $80,000

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 with Wolfgang Puck Catering, you will play a key leadership role in the success of our Houston Catering Commissary, which services events ranging from intimate 10-person dinners to large-scale productions of 1,500 guests. This role is central to the commissary’s day-to-day operations—supporting breakfast and lunch service for downtown B&I clients, executing offsite events, and maintaining the highest culinary standards that Wolfgang Puck is known for.

The Sous Chef assists in all phases of menu execution, ordering, inventory, and food preparation, while supervising and developing a team of 15 back-of-house associates. The position requires strong catering knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to interpret BEOs and collaborate with sales staff.

Primarily Monday–Friday, 7 : 00 AM – 3 : 00 PM, with flexibility for offsite events, prep, and tastings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and participate in the preparation and cooking of a variety of menu items for both commissary and offsite catering.
  • Supervise, train, motivate, and develop BOH associates to ensure consistency and excellence.
  • Assist with planning, organizing, and executing menus, including tastings and new business opportunities.
  • Oversee ordering, receiving, inventory management, and organization of product.
  • Review and execute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), ensuring communication with sales staff and flawless event execution.
  • Implement and manage cost controls for both food and labor.
  • Ensure compliance with all Health Department regulations and company standards for food quality, safety, and sanitation.
  • Support culinary innovation by rolling out new catering and commissary programs in collaboration with the culinary and marketing team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of culinary experience with at least 1 year in a management role.
  • Proven experience in catering operations (small and large scale), with strong ability to execute BEOs.
  • Skilled in ordering, inventory, and cost management.
  • Strong supervisory, leadership, and coaching skills with a track record of managing teams of 10+ associates.
  • Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, and presentation.
  • ServSafe or Department of Health Certification preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
  • Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts 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 :   1465180

    Wolfgang Puck Catering

    Michael Abbey

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